Senior Highways & Car Park Programme Lead

Carrington West; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

Carrington West seeks a Senior Project & Programme Manager to lead car park and highway design projects from feasibility through construction. Based in Huddersfield with UK-wide travel, you will own multi‑programme budgets, contracts, and client relationships, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to high standards.

You will bring strong commercial acumen, robust governance, and proven experience delivering infrastructure schemes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project and programme management.
• Strong financial and commercial management experience, including: Budget control, Cost forecasting, Financial reporting, Contract administration.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing infrastructure, construction, highways, or similar projects.
• Knowledge of car park and highway design principles.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability to interpret and understand 2D technical drawings.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel nationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple car park and highway projects, from feasibility and design through to construction, handover, and post-project review.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships through effective communication and consistent project delivery.
• Develop and manage project and programme budgets, including forecasting, cost tracking, and financial reporting.
• Monitor financial performance, identify risks and variances, and implement cost control measures.
• Manage contracts, procurement processes, consultant appointments, and supplier performance.
• Ensure projects deliver value for money while maintaining quality, programme, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate internal teams, external consultants, and contractors to achieve project objectives.
• Manage project risks proactively and implement mitigation strategies.
• Prepare clear progress reports, financial updates, and performance information for clients and senior stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement across project delivery processes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial mindset

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Carrington West seeks a Senior Project & Programme Manager to lead car park and highway design projects from feasibility through construction. Based in Huddersfield with UK-wide travel, you will own multi‑programme budgets, contracts, and client relationships, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to high standards.

You will bring strong commercial acumen, robust governance, and proven experience delivering infrastructure schemes.