Transport Programmes Lead – Highways & Infrastructure (Hybrid)

Carrington West; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Transport Projects & Programmes Manager for the East Midlands. You will lead delivery of a portfolio of highways and transport schemes, from development through procurement and delivery, across multi-project environments.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements with a 3-month initial contract, potential extensions, and a clear path to a permanent position for the right candidate. Salary is a day rate of £450-£650 Umbrella PAYE.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of multiple transport and highways programmes from development through to successful completion.
• Managing major infrastructure and capital schemes, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Coordinating project managers, designers, consultants, contractors and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitoring programme performance, budgets, risks, quality and delivery milestones.
• Providing regular progress updates, reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Supporting effective governance, procurement and commissioning processes.
• Working closely with internal teams, external organisations, stakeholders and elected representatives.
• Ensuring programmes align with strategic transport objectives, funding requirements and wider service priorities.

Job description

Carrington West is seeking a Transport Projects & Programmes Manager for the East Midlands. You will lead delivery of a portfolio of highways and transport schemes, from development through procurement and delivery, across multi-project environments.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements with a 3-month initial contract, potential extensions, and a clear path to a permanent position for the right candidate. Salary is a day rate of £450-£650 Umbrella PAYE.