Project Manager (Highways)

Jackson Civil Engineering; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company in Guildford is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Highways Division. The role involves managing site staff, preparing project plans, and ensuring timely completion of projects. Ideal candidates will have experience with a main contractor, relevant qualifications like HND/HNC/BEng, and preferably a Temporary Works Coordinator status. The company offers a supportive work environment, flexibility, and a range of employee perks, ensuring work-life balance.

Benefits

Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)

Company car or car allowance

Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience working for a main contractor on highways projects.
• Ability to manage site staff and sub-contractors.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Management of site staff and sub-contractors.
• Prepare method statements and project plans.
• Monitor project budgets and timelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Contract management

Education

Relevant industry qualification (HND / HNC / BEng)

Job description

To strengthen our Highways Division, we are recruiting for a Project Manager. At Jackson we are dynamic, innovative and focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting and varied projects. We want our people to succeed both in work and life and to support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager in our Highways Division working on all elements of highways works (carriageway construction, surfacing, waterproofing structures, expansion joints, drainage, parapets, VRS, Ducting etc).

Ideally you will be located close to Guilford area and be willing to cover the National Highways Area which could include Hampshire and Oxford.

Main Duties

• Management of site staff, operatives and sub-contractors.
• Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and Project Management plans.
• Understand tender allowances and monitor contract loss against agreed budgets.
• Preparing and monitoring programmes of work.
• Foster good relations and reputation with clients.
• Manage design co‑ordination.
• Assessment and engagement of sub‑contractors.
• Manage contracts to ensure timely and profitable completion of contracts.
• Supervise, mentor and assist in the career development of junior staff.

Are you the person we are looking for?

The successful candidate will need to have experience working for a main contractor on projects which should include highways. We’re after a team player who has excellent communication and people skills and has the ability to manage change.

Already experienced as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, you will have a relevant industry qualification (HND / HNC / BEng) or equivalent, be a Temporary Works Coordinator and possess an up-to-date SMSTS qualification, and appropriate CSCS card. A First Aid at work qualification is desirable. Knowledge of NEC contracts and incorporated Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) membership would also be an advantage.

We also offer some fantastic perks!

We don’t just offer a great place to work with a supportive, family atmosphere. We also offer :

• Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
• Company car or car allowance
• Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
• The ‘great escape’ – leave off 2 hours early every Friday
• Extensive training programmes
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform
• Free on‑site parking
• Company social calendar
• Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
• A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process. Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance or adjustments.

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within two weeks please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.