Project Manager - Highways

ZipRecruiter; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a Project Manager for a major highways project in East Hagbourne. You will manage site staff and project resources, lead project planning, and ensure compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a solid track record in managing large-scale projects within the highways industry and possess strong interpersonal skills. This role offers a negotiable salary, company car, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Negotiable salary

Company car or car allowance

35 days annual leave

Fuel card

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Pension

Retail discounts

Health and wellbeing benefits

Continuous training and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven successful track record of managing large-scale civil engineering projects, ideally within the highways industry.
• Proficiency in project planning, scheduling and resource management.
• Excellent interpersonal and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing site staff, subcontractors and project resources to ensure effective delivery.
• Leading project planning, tendering and overall management from inception through to completion.
• Ensuring compliance with company HSEQ procedures.

Skills

Managing large-scale civil engineering projects

Project planning and scheduling

Interpersonal skills

Risk identification and mitigation

Budget management

Job description

Your new company

You will be joining an established Tier 1 civil engineering contractor operating within the highways industry. This multi-accredited and high-profile contractor has been appointed to deliver a major, long-term highways project in Didcot (including dual carriageway, new bridges and viaduct) on top of their already healthy orderbook, and they offer excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Their commitment to delivering an exceptional standard of work has positioned them as a leader in the industry, and due to continued success, they are actively seeking a Project Manager to join their team.

Your new role

As Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing site staff, subcontractors and project resources to ensure effective delivery
• Leading project planning, tendering and overall management from inception through to completion
• Ensuring compliance with company HSEQ procedures
• Monitoring and controlling project progress, budget and quality standards on site
• Liaising with clients, designers and the project management team to maintain clear communication
• Chairing project and subcontractor meetings; compiling and distributing progress reports and meeting minutes
• Maintaining accurate contractual records and controlling contract costs
• Submitting operation and maintenance manuals upon project completion
• Identifying and implementing project improvements and innovations

What you\'ll need to succeed

In order to be successful, you must have:

• Proven successful track record of managing large-scale civil engineering projects, ideally within the highways industry
• Proficiency in project planning, scheduling and resource management
• Excellent interpersonal and people management skills
• Ability to identify potential risks and develop mitigating strategies
• Expertise in managing project budgets and controlling cost

What you\'ll get in return

In return, you will receive:

• Negotiable salary (dependent on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Fuel card
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Pension
• Retail discounts
• Multiple health and wellbeing benefits
• Continuous training and development
• Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an industry-leading contractor and more

What you need to do now

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