Project Manager - Highways

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Life insurance

Group income protection

Job summary

Highfield is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee highways maintenance and civil engineering schemes across National Highways Areas 6 and 8 in the East of England. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage programmes, budgets and stakeholder relationships to ensure safe, on-time delivery.

This permanent role offers a £60,000-£70,000 basic salary plus a £6,000 car allowance, 40-hour weeks and a strong pension.

Qualifications

• Proven Project Management experience within highways maintenance, highways infrastructure or civil engineering.
• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• NVQ Level 6, SMSTS and CSCS Gold Card.
• Strong understanding of construction programmes, project planning and delivery.
• Experience using Microsoft Project.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience delivering projects on the National Highways network would be particularly relevant.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of highways maintenance and civil engineering projects, ensuring works are completed safely, on time and within budget.
• Lead, support and develop site teams to maintain high standards of performance.
• Oversee project programmes, budgets, resources and operational performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery, efficiency and commercial performance.
• Provide clear progress reporting and contribute to the continued success of the business.

Skills

Project management

Highways & civil engineering

MS Project

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND Civil Engineering

NVQ Level 6

CSCS Gold Card

SMSTS

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Manager - Highways & Civil Engineering

Location: East of England - National Highways Areas 6 & 8
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Car Allowance: £6,000 per annum
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

Highfield is recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join an established and respected civil engineering contractor specialising in highways maintenance and infrastructure delivery.

Our client has a strong presence across the UK highways sector, delivering essential maintenance, improvement and civil engineering schemes on the strategic road network.

This is an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects across National Highways Areas 6 and 8, working closely with operational teams, clients and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of highways maintenance and civil engineering projects, ensuring works are completed safely, on time and within budget.


• Lead, support and develop site teams to maintain high standards of performance.


• Oversee project programmes, budgets, resources and operational performance.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.


• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.


• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery, efficiency and commercial performance.


• Provide clear progress reporting and contribute to the continued success of the business.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven Project Management experience within highways maintenance, highways infrastructure or civil engineering.


• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification.


• NVQ Level 6, SMSTS and CSCS Gold Card.


• Strong understanding of construction programmes, project planning and delivery.


• Experience using Microsoft Project.


• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Full UK driving licence.


• Experience delivering projects on the National Highways network would be particularly relevant.

Salary & Benefits

• £60,000 - £70,000 basic salary


• £6,000 annual car allowance


• Pension scheme


• Generous holiday allowance


• Life insurance


• Group income protection


• Career development opportunities


• 40-hour working week