Senior Project Manager

Randstad Construction & Property; England; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE partners with a leading international infrastructure group to appoint a Senior Project Manager for highway schemes in East Sussex. You will drive safe, right-first-time delivery, and on-site continuous improvement, coordinating labour, plant, and subcontractors while enforcing RAMS and risk controls.

You will lead on-site teams, mentor junior PMs, and ensure work aligns with drawings and specifications. This is a 6-month contract, full-time days, at £70 per hour umbrella inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising site teams or subcontractors on highways/civils projects.
• Strong knowledge of highways construction, including excavation, reinstatement, surfacing, drainage.
• Portfolio of work; chartered status is highly desirable.
• Experience in live public highway environments with customer impact and stakeholder confidence.
• Essential qualifications: SSSTS/SMSTS, CSCS supervisory card, NRSWA Supervisor, EUSR Safe Digging, First Aid, UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate highways project works from initial planning through to completion.
• Set operatives, gangs and subcontractors to work safely, brief tasks, review RAMS and control risks.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials, traffic management, access and utilities interfaces for delivery plans.
• Lead quality checks, manage hold points and inspections, ensure works meet drawings and specs.
• Mentor and guide newer project managers on-site.

Skills

SSSTS or SMSTS

CSCS card

NRSWA Supervisor

EUSR Safe Digging / Avoiding Undergrnd

First Aid at Work

Full UK driving licence

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer or Chartered PM (desirable)

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.
• Rate: 70 per hour, umbrella inside IR35.
• 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.
  • NRSWA Supervisor accreditation
  • 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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