Project Manager (Highways)

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the highways maintenance sector seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee medium to large-scale infrastructure projects in Milton Keynes. You will be instrumental in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and within budget. The role demands strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a comprehensive understanding of project management methodologies to foster a positive and productive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing highways or infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Excellent understanding of financial reporting and project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the safe delivery of site operations.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal teams.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Planning

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

SMSTS or equivalent health and safety qualification

Job description

Job Description

Ringway, a leader in the Highways Term Maintenance Industry, is responsible for over 50,000 kms of the UK’s highways network. We're dedicated to supporting our clients through a flexible approach and a locally based workforce. We are proud to have been awarded Investors in and are committed to providing growth opportunities for all employees.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join our Major Projects team, delivering key highways infrastructure schemes across the Milton Keynes network. You’ll play a critical role in leading and managing the operational delivery of medium to large-scale highway projects—ensuring works are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with budget, quality, and environmental targets.

As Project Manager, you’ll oversee the planning and execution of site activities, engage with clients and stakeholders, manage commercial outcomes, and support our teams to deliver successful projects from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on the safe delivery of all site operations, promoting a safety-first culture.
• Ensure compliance with company safety targets, audit requirements, and undertake investigations as necessary.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling and resource allocation to deliver projects on time and to budget.
• Track and manage financial performance using weekly cost and value reports.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners, and internal teams.
• Prepare and manage project documentation, work applications, and operational reports.
• Actively monitor team performance, identify training needs, and support development of operational staff.
• Implement and promote the company’s Integrated Management System (IMS) and EFQM principles.
• Champion continuous improvement and positive staff morale across the team.
• Contribute to business plan objectives and KPIs including DSO, safety performance, invoicing, and client satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in managing highways or infrastructure projects of significant scale.
• Strong leadership and operational planning skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent understanding of project management methodology, financial reporting, and health & safety standards.
• Experience working with public sector clients or on term maintenance/highways frameworks desirable.
• A collaborative mindset with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• SMSTS or equivalent health and safety qualification .

We are Investors in People accredited We work hard to create an environment for job satisfaction, where our workforce feel that they are instrumental in contributing to the overall success of the business and on a personal level, can access development towards their professional goals and aspirations.

We have a dedicated recruitment team and politely request that agencies refrain from contacting anyone across our businesses with regards to speculative CV’s or offering to assist with our vacancies, thank you.