Project Manager - Highways

Northampton Business Directory; Kettering; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in infrastructure construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a highways bridge project in Northamptonshire. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with specifications, timelines, and budgets, while managing both direct labor and contractors. This is a six-month role that requires proven skills in project management and thorough experience with National Highways Conditions.

Qualifications

• Essential: SMSTS and CSCS qualifications.
• Experience managing highways projects under National Highways Conditions.
• Competency in Microsoft Projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pre-contract planning and ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Manage financial, safety, and quality targets for the project.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

Skills

Project Management

Health and Safety Management

Planning and Programming

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

Tools

Microsoft Projects

Job description

The Project

As an experienced Project Manager, you will oversee and manage a highways bridge project in Northamptonshire. You will lead the project from inception to completion and ensure that all works are completed to specification, in budget and on time. You will also manage direct labour and any contractors whilst being based on site to ensure all Health and Safety regulations are adhered to.

Requirements

For this role it is essential that you carry the following professional qualifications / experience as a minimum;

• SMSTS
• CSCS
• Experienced as a Project Manager on Highways Projects working under National Highways Conditions
• Experienced & competent using Microsoft Projects for planning & programming works

The Role

• Job Title: Project Manager
• Location: Northamptonshire
• Duration: 6 Months

Duties

• Pre-contract planning and liaison with estimators
• Planning, programming, and resourcing contracts
• Identifying tender and other financial opportunities
• Delegating duties to engineering and contracts staff
• Identifying, evaluating, and managing claims and variations
• Accepting, approving, and issuing contracts and subcontracts
• Compiling applications for payment and agreeing final accounts
• Providing quality input to regional management and planning meetings
• Managing projects to achieve financial, safety, quality, and environmental targets
• Completing monthly improvement plan reviews with Bid and Pre - construction specialists
• Monitor, review, issue and update subcontract liabilities, applications and payments
• Assist with supply chain (suppliers & subcontractor) approvals, assessments, and performance reviews
• Liaising, negotiating, and meeting with clients, consulting engineers, surveyors, sub-contractors and others
• Compiling contract plans, safety plans, method statements, risk assessments and other instructions to contract teams

For more information or to apply please contact Alex Hartley (phone number removed) or the Civils Team (phone number removed)