Senior Project Manager - Highways

Egis Group; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contractor is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the M25 project, a flagship initiative requiring high performance and constant improvements. The role involves managing complex highway schemes up to £4m. Essential qualifications include substantial experience in highways construction, relevant project management certifications, and a minimum HNC/HND in civil engineering. Candidates must be proactive problem solvers with a strong commitment to safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects through their lifecycle.
• Knowledge of design, environmental requirements, H&S legislation, and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with the DBFO contract, managing risks and issues.
• Oversee projects from feasibility to handover, and inform investment proposals.
• Manage project change control processes and allocate projects based on team capabilities.

Skills

Experience in highways construction & maintenance

Project Management qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, APMP)

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial skills

Education

Minimum HNC/HND in civil engineering or related field

Job description

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Egis Group

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Potters Bar, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

The M25 is one of our Flagship projects in the UK! It is the most used part of the UK Strategic Road Network, with over 200,000 vehicles per day. It includes around 800 structures and 5 tunnels, requiring high performance, constant improvements, and repairs.

We’ve formed a Joint Venture called Connect Plus Services (CPS) to work on widening, operating, and maintaining the M25 under a 30-year contract. We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to oversee project objectives across key areas such as Health & Safety, Quantity, Cost, Environment, Delivery & People.

This role involves managing complex highways schemes throughout their lifecycle, with project values ranging from £20k to over £4m. Responsibilities include direct management of project teams and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, including internal teams and external partners.
• Ensuring compliance with the DBFO contract, managing risks, issues, and producing reports.
• Identifying and addressing emerging risks and issues.
• Overseeing projects from feasibility to handover, informing investment proposals.
• Maintaining program and portfolio management, overseeing income and costs, and challenging project managers.
• Client liaison and leading project reviews covering risk registers, project forecasts, change management, and priorities.
• Managing project change control processes and allocating projects based on team capabilities.
• Working with construction teams to ensure permits and site reporting are managed correctly.
• Managing NEC contracts as Project Manager.

Working arrangements:

• Willingness to travel to other offices and sites, including night shifts.

Full Driving License required.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Experience in highways construction & maintenance or similar.
• Project Management qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, APMP).
• Minimum HNC/HND in civil engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of design, environmental requirements, H&S legislation, and contract management.
• Leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and commercial skills.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive, resilient, and adaptable problem solver.
• Strong safety culture, communication, and team-building skills.
• Ability to prioritize, develop relationships, and engender trust.

Experience:

• Senior level experience in highways or similar projects.
• Experience managing projects through their lifecycle.

Additional Information:

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Candidates must be based in the UK and legally eligible to work, as we do not offer sponsorship.