Senior Project Manager

Via East Midlands Limited; West Bridgford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Employee discounts and benefits

Additional leave

Free onsite parking

Career growth opportunities within the

Job summary

Via East Midlands Limited is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Project Delivery team based at our Trent Bridge House Office in West Bridgford, Nottingham. You will lead pre-construction activities for complex highway schemes, ensuring delivery on time, cost and quality.

You will manage resources, mentor staff, and collaborate with clients and stakeholders to support project delivery and business performance. Hybrid working available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Project Management, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Ability to lead teams, make decisions and prioritise resources.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with stakeholders.
• Proficient in Office, PM software and data systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage team resources and capacity to deliver the work programme effectively.
• Lead pre-construction project management for complex transport and highway schemes, ensuring on-time, on-cost and on-quality delivery.
• Provide specialist project management expertise for pre-construction highway projects, including statutory, policy and legislative compliance; act as expert witness when needed.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, policies and best practice across the team.
• Monitor performance, coach and mentor staff to develop expertise and meet performance objectives.
• Promote collaboration across the business to support project delivery, resource planning and business performance.
• Represent projects and the company at professional, business and community events, building relationships and supporting business development.

Skills

Team leadership

Decision making

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Budget monitoring

Planning and prioritisation

Education

Degree in Project Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Data management systems

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Via East Midlands are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Project Delivery team based out of our Trent Bridge House Office in West Bridgford, Nottingham.¿

Who we are?

At Via East Midlands, we make a positive difference to communities across Nottinghamshire through the design, maintenance and improvement of local highway infrastructure.

Our values of Care, Commitment and Community are at the heart of everything we do. We care about our people and customers, are committed to delivering high-quality services, and work together to support the communities we serve.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented individuals who share our values and want to make a real impact in Nottinghamshire communities.

Designing roads, improving transport, and driving sustainable solutions¿we're shaping the future of Nottinghamshire's highways to create a safer, more connected community for everyone.

Your ideas, Your community, Your impact.

What you'll do:

• Manage team resources and capacity to deliver the work programme effectively.
• Lead pre-construction project management for complex transport and highway schemes, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality requirements.
• Provide specialist project management expertise for pre-construction highway projects, ensuring compliance with statutory, policy and legislative requirements, including acting as an expert witness when required.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, policies and best practice across the team.
• Monitor performance, coach and mentor staff to develop expertise and support achievement of performance objectives.
• Promote collaboration across the business to support project delivery, resource planning and business performance.
• Ensure team compliance with statutory responsibilities, standards, policies and procedures to maintain a high-quality service.
• Represent projects and the company at professional, business and community events, building relationships and supporting business development.

What we're seeking:

• Degree in Project Management, Civil Engineering or related subject, or equivalent experience in a highway/civil engineering project environment.
• Ability to lead teams, make decisions, solve problems and prioritise resources to meet business and operational objectives.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with the ability to influence colleagues, clients and senior stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, project management software and data management systems.
• Experience of land acquisition, statutory processes, consultations, contract management, planning and funding bids.
• Good knowledge of highway and civil engineering procurement, contracts, tendering and partnership arrangements.
• Proven ability to communicate and work effectively with customers, stakeholders and colleagues to deliver project outcomes.
• Experience of project financial monitoring and budget control.
• Proven project management experience across all project stages, particularly pre-construction in highway and civil engineering schemes.

What can we offer?

Competitive salary and generous pension scheme

• Hybrid Working
• Employee discounts and benefits
• Additional leave
• Free onsite parking
• Career growth opportunities within the company.