Highway Project Manager

Project Manager - Highways | Up to £75,000 | Deliver Major National Highways Schemes Across the North
Take the Lead on High-Profile Highways Projects
Are you an experienced Project Manager - Highways looking to take ownership of major infrastructure schemes with a leading Tier 1 contractor? My client is seeking two talented professionals to join their growing delivery team, overseeing projects on National Highways' Scheme Delivery Framework across the North West, North East and Yorkshire.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex highways projects, lead high-performing teams and play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure that makes a real difference. If you're looking for your next Project Manager - Highways opportunity with genuine career progression and an excellent benefits package, this could be the role for you.
About My Client
My client is a highly respected infrastructure contractor delivering major highways and civil engineering projects across the UK. They have built an outstanding reputation for quality, safety and innovation, while maintaining a strong focus on developing their people and creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can thrive.
Working as a Project Manager - Highways, you will join a collaborative business committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients, stakeholders and local communities.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Project Manager - Highways, you will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of projects across National Highways Areas 10, 13 and 14. You will be managing schemes from inception through to completion while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
You will be:
·Leading customer-focused project teams to deliver high-quality projects safely and efficiently.
·Managing highways projects on the National Highways Scheme Delivery Framework.
·Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and local communities.
·Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, governance processes and industry standards.
·Driving commercial performance through effective cost management, forecasting and financial accountability.
·Promoting a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture across project teams.
·Mentoring and developing team members to support continuous improvement.
·Managing multiple project priorities while maintaining exceptional delivery standards.
What You'll Need
To be successful in this Project Manager - Highways role, you will ideally have:
·Significant experience delivering highways construction projects, including road construction and drainage works.
·Previous experience working on the Strategic Road Network.
·Experience working for a Tier 1 contractor.
·Experience managing project portfolios valued up to £15 million.
·Strong commercial awareness with excellent programming and contract management knowledge.
·Working knowledge of NEC4 contracts and project financial management.
·Good understanding of NEC or ICE contract conditions and programme management.
·Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline, relevant professional qualification or equivalent practical experience.
·SMSTS certification.
·Valid CSCS Card.
·Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies would be advantageous.
·Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: Up to £75,000, dependent on experience.
Alongside a competitive salary, you will receive an excellent benefits package including:
·Company Car Scheme.
·Private Healthcare.
·Company Pension.
·Life Assurance.
·25 days annual leave plus your birthday off.
·Hybrid working where operationally possible.
·Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
·Ongoing training, development and professional career progression.
Location & Career Development
This role covers projects across the North West, North East and Yorkshire, with opportunities available in Manchester, Newcastle, Durham, Leeds, Sheffield, York, Hull, Liverpool, Chester, Preston and Carlisle.
You will join a business that actively invests in its people, offering long-term career development, support to achieve professional goals and opportunities to progress within a successful and growing infrastructure contractor.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Project Manager - Highways looking to take the next step in your career and deliver nationally significant infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to discuss this opportunity in confidence.

FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.
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