Senior Project Manager, Scheme Delivery & Operations

National Highways; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways is seeking a Project Manager to join the Operations Directorate Scheme Delivery Team in the Southeast. You will lead a portfolio of critical civil engineering projects across the 5-year rolling capital programme, delivering on safety, quality and customer outcomes.

You will manage external contractors, enforce governance and possess strong programme management skills (MSP/APM/PRINCE2) with NEC4 contract experience, and provide mentoring to Assistant Project Managers.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in project and portfolio management with structured frameworks (MSP/APM/PRINCE2).
• Strong contract management experience including NEC 4 forms of contract.
• Excellent stakeholder management and governance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead programme management, financial reporting and risk management across the portfolio with robust governance.
• Manage external contractors and consultants to ensure quality, safety and timely delivery.
• Provide direct line management and development support to Assistant Project Managers.
• Maintain strong relationships with Regional Management Team and key stakeholders to align objectives.

Skills

Project management

MSP

APM

PRINCE2

NEC 4

Stakeholder mgmt

Contract mgmt

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

National Highways is seeking a Project Manager to join the Operations Directorate Scheme Delivery Team in the Southeast. You will lead a portfolio of critical civil engineering projects across the 5-year rolling capital programme, delivering on safety, quality and customer outcomes.

You will manage external contractors, enforce governance and possess strong programme management skills (MSP/APM/PRINCE2) with NEC4 contract experience, and provide mentoring to Assistant Project Managers.