Highways & Project Manager

Pay Range

£47,181 – £53,460 (pro rata for part time colleagues).

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• 28 days annual leave increasing to 31 after two years.
• Remote working for parts of your week.
• Professional development and support in your areas of interest.
• Opportunities to work on projects that shape communities and improve lives.

We’re looking for talented Highways Engineering Specialists to join our Highway Improvements Team and Programme Management Team. The role is responsible for the delivery of complex highway improvement schemes and supporting the wider Highways Improvement Programme. Acting as NEC Project Manager, you will manage risks, budgets, contractual compliance, stakeholder engagement, and governance throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure highway schemes are delivered in full compliance with NEC contract requirements by managing risks, fulfilling contractual duties, and maintaining governance throughout the lifecycle.
• Engage and influence contractors and stakeholders at all levels through clear communication, collaborative problem‑solving, and representation at meetings and consultations to secure buy‑in and manage expectations.
• Lead the delivery of complex highway engineering schemes from early contractor involvement to close‑down, achieving cost, quality, and time objectives through effective planning and coordination.
• Provide project management support across the Highways Improvement Programme, ensuring alignment, stage‑gate compliance, and optimal resource use for efficient delivery.
• Maintain quality and budget control across multiple programmes by monitoring budgets, managing performance, and implementing corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, health and safety standards, and Council objectives, embedding best practice and accurate record‑keeping to support governance and audit requirements.

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline or traffic/transportation discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (ICE/IHE/CIHT), Project Management qualification (APM), NEC Project Manager accreditation or equivalent status.
• Substantial experience and knowledge of how to deliver highway schemes and/or design and construction types.
• Advanced knowledge of theory and practice, including regulations, legislation and processes relating to area of work such as construction, highways or engineering.
• Substantial knowledge of application of contract and project management, including cost and quality control.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of health and safety legislation and its application to engineering, construction, maintenance, and repairs.
• Ability to supervise the site‑specific contract delivery teams.
• A proactive, problem‑solving approach and strong communication skills.
• Ability to plan projects and programmes, including the work of others, such as team members, consultants and contractors.
• Ability to persuade and influence a wide range of internal and stakeholders, and influence teams of technical or professional staff.
• Ability to work from our central offices and project site offices a minimum 2 days a week.
• Must be able to travel, using public or other forms of transport where they are viable, or by holding a valid UK driving licence with access to own or pool car.

For an informal conversation, please contact: engineering.r

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world‑renowned coastline. We can offer career‑defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world‑class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Contract
• Job function:
  Legal
• Industry: Government Administration