Project Manager - Highways

Caval Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee Civils Highways projects in Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire. The role involves managing all phases of project execution, ensuring adherence to budget and safety standards. Ideal candidates will hold relevant certifications (SMSTS, CSCS) and possess strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing Highways Projects under National Highways Conditions.
• Competent in using Microsoft Projects for planning.
• Strong background in project management and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Civils Highways projects from inception to completion.
• Manage direct labour and contractors on site.
• Compile contracts, safety plans, and risk assessments.

Skills

Project Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Planning and Programming

Negotiation

Education

SMSTS Certification

CSCS Card

Tools

Microsoft Projects

Job description

The Project

As an experienced Project Manager, you will oversee and manage Civils Highways project across Highways Areas 6/7. 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 running Highways Projects working under National Highways Conditions
• Experienced & competent using Microsoft Projects for planning & programming works

The Role

• Job Title: Project Manager
• Location: Cambridgeshire / Linclonshire
• Duration: Long Term Freelance

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)