Project Manager (Highways)

Description

As Project Manager, you’ll oversee the planning and execution of site activities, engage with clients and stakeholders, manage commercial outcomes, and support our teams to deliver successful projects from start to finish.

• Actively monitor team performance, identify training needs, and support development of operational staff.
• Track and manage financial performance using weekly cost and value reports.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling and resource allocation to deliver projects on time and to budget.
• Contribute to business plan objectives and KPIs including DSO, safety performance, invoicing, and client satisfaction.
• Lead on the safe delivery of all site operations, promoting a safety-first culture.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners, and internal teams.
• Champion continuous improvement and positive staff morale across the team.
• Ensure compliance with company safety targets, audit requirements, and undertake investigations as necessary.
• Prepare and manage project documentation, work applications, and operational reports.
• Implement and promote the company’s Integrated Management System (IMS) and EFQM principles.

Requirements

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join our Major Projects team, delivering key highways infrastructure schemes across the Milton Keynes network. You’ll play a critical role in leading and managing the operational delivery of medium to large-scale highway projects—ensuring works are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with budget, quality, and environmental targets.

• SMSTS or equivalent health and safety qualification preferred.
• Strong leadership and operational planning skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working with public sector clients or on term maintenance/highways frameworks desirable.
• Excellent understanding of project management methodology, financial reporting, and health & safety standards.
• A collaborative mindset with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven experience in managing highways or infrastructure projects of significant scale.

Benefits

We are Investors in People accredited We work hard to create an environment for job satisfaction, where our workforce feel that they are instrumental in contributing to the overall success of the business and on a personal level, can access development towards their professional goals and aspirations.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance