Project Manager - Civil Engineering / Highways

S Guest Consultancy Services Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

S Guest Consultancy Services Ltd. is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a £4.5m civil engineering and highways scheme in Milton Keynes. Lead the delivery from mobilisation through to completion, coordinating site teams, subcontractors and suppliers on a complex NEC-based contract.

The role requires strong NEC knowledge, proven multi-million-pound project delivery, and excellent client-facing communication. Long-term involvement with a Tier 1 contractor is anticipated.

Qualifications

• NEC knowledge required, including NEC4 contract administration and early warning processes.
• Experience delivering multi-million-pound infrastructure projects on time and to budget.
• Strong client-facing communication and coordination with Tier 1 contractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project delivery from mobilisation to completion.
• Manage construction programme, resources and site teams.
• Coordinate with commercial and client teams, ensuring NEC processes are followed.

Skills

NEC knowledge

NEC3/NEC4 experience

Project management

Highways infrastructure

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Project Manager - Civil Engineering / Highways

Milton Keynes | £4.5m Infrastructure Project | October 2026 Start

We are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to take responsibility for the delivery of a newly secured £4.5m civil engineering and highways project in Milton Keynes.

This is a substantial infrastructure package being delivered for a Tier 1 main contractor, involving the construction of a new spine road that will provide access to a future residential development.

The project is due to commence on October 2026 and is expected to run through until February/March 2028, providing an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a significant long-term project.

Ideally, we would like the successful Project Manager to join the business 1-2 weeks ahead of the contractual start date to support mobilisation and final project preparation.

The Project

The circa £4.5m package includes:

• Significant earthworks
• Drainage installation
• General civil engineering
• Highway construction
• Enlargement of an existing roundabout
• Construction of approximately 500m of new spine road
• Associated infrastructure and external works
• Coordination with adjacent contractors

The new road will run through a greenfield area and ultimately open up land for future housing development.

Two small underpasses are also being constructed by another contractor on the site, so there will be an important element of interface management and coordination throughout the programme.

The Role

As Project Manager, you'll take overall responsibility for the successful operational delivery of the works from mobilisation through to completion.

You'll lead the site team, manage programme and resources and act as a key point of contact between the business and the Tier 1 client.

This is an NEC4 Option B subcontract, so we're particularly interested in Project Managers with strong NEC knowledge who understand the importance of programme management, early warnings, change control, accurate records and proactive communication.

Responsibilities will include:

• Overall project delivery from mobilisation to completion
• Managing the construction programme
• Planning and sequencing earthworks, drainage and highway activities
• Managing site teams, subcontractors and suppliers
• Working closely with the commercial team
• Managing the relationship with the Tier 1 client
• NEC contract administration from an operational perspective
• Early identification of risk, change and potential delays
• Maintaining accurate project records
• Progress reporting and client meetings
• Health, safety and environmental management
• Quality management
• Resource and plant planning
• Coordination with neighbouring contractors and work packages
• Driving the project against key milestones
• Managing completion and handover

Your Background

We are looking for an experienced civil engineering Project Manager who understands the standards expected when working for a Tier 1 contractor.

You will ideally have a strong background across:

Highways | Infrastructure | Earthworks | Drainage | Roads | Section 278 Works | Residential Infrastructure | Major Civils

Strong NEC experience is essential, ideally including direct experience of NEC3 or NEC4 projects.

You'll also need to demonstrate:

• Proven Project Management experience within civil engineering
• Experience delivering multi-million-pound infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts
• Excellent programming and planning ability
• Strong health & safety leadership
• Experience operating within Tier 1 contractor environments
• Excellent client‑facing communication skills
• Strong commercial awareness
• Experience managing interfaces between different contractors
• The ability to lead and motivate site teams

The Opportunity

You’ll be joining an established civil engineering contractor with more than 50 years' experience delivering infrastructure projects across highways, earthworks, drainage, groundworks and urban development.

The business has an excellent track record of delivering substantial road infrastructure schemes, including complex earthworks, deep drainage, new highways and roundabout construction.

This is a long-term project running into 2028, giving the successful Project Manager the opportunity to take ownership from the very beginning and see the scheme through to completion.

Milton Keynes | Start September/October 2026

All applications and enquiries will be treated in complete confidence