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Project Manager - Highways
Job in
Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK
Listing for:
Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-11-09
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Road Construction, Civil Engineering, Site Manager -
Construction
Road Construction, Civil Engineering, Site Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Highways & Civil Engineering
Location:
East of England
- National Highways Areas 6 & 8
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Car Allowance: £6,000 per annum
Working Hours:
40 hours per week
Employment Type:
Permanent
Highfield is recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join an established and respected civil engineering contractor specialising in highways maintenance and infrastructure delivery.
Our client has a strong presence across the UK highways sector, delivering essential maintenance, improvement and civil engineering schemes on the strategic road network.
This is an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects across National Highways Areas 6 and 8, working closely with operational teams, clients and key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities- Manage the delivery of highways maintenance and civil engineering projects, ensuring works are completed safely, on time and within budget.
- Lead, support and develop site teams to maintain high standards of performance.
- Oversee project programmes, budgets, resources and operational performance.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
- Identify opportunities to improve project delivery, efficiency and commercial performance.
- Provide clear progress reporting and contribute to the continued success of the business.
- Proven Project Management experience within highways maintenance, highways infrastructure or civil engineering.
- HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
- NVQ Level 6, SMSTS and CSCS Gold Card.
- Strong understanding of construction programmes, project planning and delivery.
- Experience using Microsoft Project.
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Experience delivering projects on the National Highways network would be particularly relevant.
- £60,000 - £70,000 basic salary
- £6,000 annual car allowance
- Pension scheme
- Generous holiday allowance
- Life insurance
- Group income protection
- Career development opportunities
- 40-hour working week
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