Highways Project Manager

Project Manager - Highways & Civil Engineering
Location: Cambridge, with travel to project sites as required
Salary: Up to £65,000, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Take ownership of major National Highways and civil engineering projects
Are you a Project Manager with National Highways experience looking for the opportunity to take ownership of complex highways and infrastructure schemes from pre-construction through to successful delivery?
My client is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join its highways and infrastructure operation in Cambridge. You will be responsible for leading the safe, efficient and commercially successful delivery of highways and civil engineering projects, working closely with clients, operational teams and key stakeholders.
You will be joining an established organisation delivering critical highway maintenance and infrastructure schemes across the UK, with a strong focus on safety, quality, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Your role
As Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and successful delivery of highways and civil engineering projects, ensuring programme, commercial, quality and safety objectives are achieved.
You will be:
·Leading highways and civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to completion.
·Managing site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.
·Working closely with National Highways representatives, clients and other key stakeholders.
·Monitoring programme performance, budgets, costs and commercial outcomes.
·Managing project risks and ensuring appropriate mitigation measures are implemented.
·Reviewing and managing health and safety documentation, including RAMS and Construction Phase Plans.
·Coordinating temporary works, quality assurance and project compliance requirements.
·Supporting procurement, subcontractor management and project planning activities.
·Providing technical and operational input during tendering and pre-construction stages.
·Ensuring projects comply with required health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
·Producing project updates and reporting on programme, commercial performance, risks and delivery.
·Supporting and developing members of the project team while helping to drive continuous improvement.
What you will bring
To be successful in this Project Manager position, you will ideally have:
·Previous experience delivering highways or civil engineering projects in a Project Manager or similar project leadership position.
·Previous National Highways project experience.
·A strong understanding of highways construction, maintenance or infrastructure delivery.
·Experience managing projects operating on high-speed road networks.
·Good knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial management principles.
·Experience managing programmes, budgets, subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
·An HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or an equivalent relevant qualification.
·A valid CSCS Manager Card.
·SMSTS.
·Experience using MS Project or similar project planning software.
·A full UK Driving Licence.
A Temporary Works Coordinator qualification, NRSWA accreditation or additional highways-related qualifications would also be beneficial.
What you can expect
You will receive a salary of up to £65,000, dependent on experience, alongside the opportunity to take responsibility for significant National Highways and civil engineering projects.
You will have the autonomy to manage your projects, influence how schemes are delivered and work closely with experienced operational and commercial teams. You will also have opportunities to continue developing your technical, commercial and leadership capabilities as the business grows.
The position is based in Cambridge, with travel to project and client locations required as part of the role.
My client promotes a collaborative and inclusive working environment where people are respected, supported and encouraged to develop. Safety, wellbeing, quality and delivering positive outcomes for customers and communities remain central to the way projects are delivered.
Interested in your next highways opportunity?
If you have National Highways experience and are looking for your next Project Manager opportunity within highways and civil engineering, apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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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