Project Manager - Transport | Highways in Gloucestershire

Energy Jobline CVL; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a 6-month contract in Gloucestershire. This role includes managing large-scale transport infrastructure projects, overseeing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate has a strong background in project management and experience with local authorities. Excellent communication skills and degree-level education are required for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing large-scale transport infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies.
• Experience working with local authorities and political stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of the corridor scheme, including planning and design issue resolution.
• Lead communications and consultations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor budgets, approve purchase orders, and ensure value for money.

Skills

Project management methodologies (APM Level D or equivalent)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multi-agency delivery

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent experience

Job description

Project Manager | Gloucestershire | Max pay Rate: £475.00, GBP Per Day | LOC : 6 months

Role Overview

• Leading the delivery of work packages from design through to construction
• Managing stakeholder relationships, including elected members, contractors, and consultants
• Overseeing procurement, land arrangements, and statutory processes
• Ensuring effective reporting, risk management, and issue resolution
• Supporting the Project Management Office (PMO) with programme assurance and governance

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of the corridor scheme, including planning and design issue resolution, and on‑site implementation.
• Lead communications and consultations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve risks and issues to maintain programme integrity.
• Monitor budgets, approve purchase orders, and ensure value for money.
• Produce dashboards, reports, and programme updates for senior leadership and Mayoral Combined Authority.
• Manage design assurance/resolution meetings, contractor involvement, and utility coordination.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal governance processes.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience in managing large‑scale transport infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (APM Level D or equivalent)
• Experience working with local authorities and political stakeholders
• Ability to manage multi‑agency delivery and resolve complex issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Degree‑level education or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of Gloucestershire network and ability to attend site/offices

Desirable

• Chartered membership of CIHT, ILT, RTPI, or ICE
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and statutory planning processes
• Experience with NEC4 contract management

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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