Senior Project Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead significant civil and highways infrastructure works. This high-profile role involves managing the full project lifecycle, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in a live campus environment. You will be the primary contact for clients and stakeholders, overseeing budgets, schedules, and compliance with regulations. If you have a strong background in large-scale infrastructure projects and excellent leadership skills, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a cutting-edge development setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading large-scale infrastructure projects.
• In-depth knowledge of civils and highways project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery of complex highways and civil engineering works.
• Manage design, procurement, construction, and handover stages.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Budget Management

Contract Administration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Reference: SPM - CB - HR_1746182933
Posted: May 2, 2025

This prestigious project involves significant and complex civils and highways infrastructure works, and we are looking for a candidate with a strong background in managing large-scale infrastructure or local authority construction projects.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for delivering the civil and highways components of the campus development, ensuring all aspects are managed to the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. You will be the primary point of contact for the client and stakeholders, and oversee the full project lifecycle from pre-construction through to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project delivery of complex highways and civil engineering works within a live campus environment
• Manage the design process, procurement, construction, and handover stages
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders including local authorities, utility providers, and technical consultants
• Oversee health and safety compliance, ensuring full adherence to CDM regulations
• Manage budgets, forecasts, risk, and programme schedules
• Provide leadership to site teams and ensure effective communication between contractors, consultants, and the client
• Chair key project meetings and report on progress to senior leadership

Requirements:

• Proven experience in leading large-scale infrastructure or campus developments
• In-depth knowledge of civils and highways project delivery
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong commercial awareness and contract administration experience
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• SMSTS and valid UK driving license essential

If you're ready to take on a high-profile role in a cutting-edge development environment, please apply with your updated CV or contact Hugo Rodrigues at our London office on 07856 918880.