Project Manager - Schemes - Highways

Our client is seeking a Project Manager to support the successful delivery of a portfolio of highway and civil engineering schemes across the South West. Based in either Bristol or Exeter, this permanent role will involve managing projects within a five-year rolling capital programme, ensuring high standards of governance, quality, health and safety, technical compliance and delivery performance.

• Manage the planning and delivery of multiple highway and civil engineering projects within the regional capital programme
• Develop collaborative relationships with regional management teams, delivery managers, stakeholders, suppliers and internal teams
• Oversee external contractors and consultants, ensuring compliance with contractual, technical, safety and quality requirements
• Manage programme performance, financial reporting and capital expenditure budgets across the project portfolio
• Apply effective contract management practices, including oversight of NEC4 contracts
• Identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies and constraints, leading the development of appropriate solutions
• Maintain effective communication with communities, stakeholders, transport operators, road users and businesses
• Prepare project business cases, report on delivery performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives

• Recognised qualification in a relevant engineering discipline or significant experience delivering civil engineering projects and portfolios
• Proven project and portfolio management experience within the highways, construction or infrastructure sector
• Understanding of programme management, financial control, risk management and project governance
• Experience in contract management, with specific knowledge of NEC4 forms of contract
• Good understanding of relevant legislation, technical standards and construction practices
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to develop business cases, resolve complex issues and achieve agreed project outcomes
• Project or programme management qualifications such as APM, PRINCE2 or MSP would be advantageous

• Permanent opportunity within the highways and infrastructure sector
• Opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of strategically important highway schemes
• Professional development and support for relevant project management qualifications
• Collaborative working environment with internal teams, contractors and industry stakeholders
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement across major infrastructure projects

If you are an experienced Project Manager with a background in highways, civil engineering or infrastructure delivery, this is an excellent opportunity to support major schemes across the South West.