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Randstad CPE; Lewes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE, partnering with a leading international infrastructure group, seeks a Senior Project Manager to drive on-site highway schemes in East Sussex. You will lead safety, planning, and delivery, ensuring right-first-time results on critical infrastructure projects.

You will supervise site teams and subcontractors, manage RAMS and risk controls, and mentor junior PMs. A strong background in highways, civils, and live public-facing works is essential; SSSTS/SMSTS, CSCS, and a valid UK

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising site teams or subcontractors in highways, civils, utilities or similar infra environments.
• Strong practical knowledge of highways construction including excavation, reinstatement, surfacing, kerbing and drainage.
• A solid portfolio of work; chartered in civil engineering or project management is desirable.
• Experience in live public highway environments with customer impact and stakeholder confidence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate highways project works from planning to completion.
• Set operatives, gangs, and subcontractors to work safely, reviewing RAMS and controls.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials, traffic management, access and utility interfaces to meet delivery plans.
• Lead quality checks, manage hold points and inspection records per drawings/specifications.
• Mentor and guide newer project managers on-site.

Skills

On-site project management

Highways construction knowledge

Team supervision

Stakeholder liaison

Mentoring on-site staff

Education

SSSTS/SMSTS

CSCS card (supervisory)

EUSR Safe Digging / Underground Services

First Aid at Work / Emergency First Aid

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Ready to impact essential local infrastructure? I am partnering with a leading international infrastructure group who are leading the transformation of our industry to meet the challenges of the future to secure a talented Senior Project Manager. If you are passionate about safe, right-first-time delivery and driving on-site continuous improvement for critical highway schemes, let's talk.

The Role & Offer

Contract: 6 months, with the potential to be extended.

Location: East Sussex.

Hours: Full-time, primarily day shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate highways project works from initial planning through to completion.
• Set operatives, gangs, and subcontractors to work safely, providing clear task briefings, reviewing RAMS, and implementing rigorous risk and permit controls.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials, traffic management, access, and utilities interfaces to achieve short-term delivery plans.
• Lead quality checks, manage hold points and inspection records, and ensure all works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Act as a guide and mentor to newer project managers on-site

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience supervising site teams or subcontractors in highways, civils, utilities, public realm, or similar infrastructure environments.
• Strong practical knowledge of highways construction, including excavation, reinstatement, surfacing, kerbing, paving, drainage, and street furniture.
• A strong portfolio of work experience is required, and being chartered in civil engineering or project management is highly desirable.
• Experience working in a live public highway environment where customer impact and stakeholder confidence are paramount.

Essential Qualifications:

• SSSTS or SMSTS
• A valid CSCS card aligned to the supervisory role.
• EUSR Safe Digging / Avoiding Underground Services
• First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid training.
• Full UK driving licence

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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