Senior Project Manager

Randstad Construction & Property; Southease; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction & Property in East Sussex is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a highways infrastructure project on a 6‑month contract, (£70 per hour umbrella inside IR35).

You will supervise site teams and subcontractors, coordinate labour, plant, and traffic management, review RAMS, and maintain quality and safety across all works. The role includes mentoring newer project managers on site and ensuring on-time delivery to specification.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising site teams in highways, civils, utilities, or similar infrastructure environments.
• Strong practical knowledge of highways construction, including excavation, reinstatement, surfacing, kerbing, paving, drainage, and street furniture.
• Chartered in civil engineering or project management is highly desirable.
• Experience working in live public highway environments with customer impact and stakeholder confidence is paramount.

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

Skills

Site supervision

Highways knowledge

Stakeholder coordination

Team mentoring

Education

SSSTS/SMSTS

CSCS Supervisory card

NRSWA Supervisor accreditation

EUSR Safe Digging

First Aid at Work

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.

• 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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