Senior Project Manager - Highways -

Description

• Leading the delivery of the £20m M53 Bridge Replacement Scheme, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency throughout.
• Proactively identifying and mitigating risks, implementing contingency plans to safeguard delivery and minimise disruption.
• Maintaining accurate project documentation and ensuring compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborating closely with National Highways, local authorities, contractors, and supply chain partners to maintain strong stakeholder relationships and clear communication.
• Providing leadership and guidance to multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Developing and implementing robust project strategies covering scope, schedules, budgets, and risk management to achieve project objectives.
• Managing complex structural works including bridge demolition, temporary works, reinforced concrete (RC) structures, and associated civil engineering activities.
• Monitoring project performance, conducting regular reviews, and reporting progress, milestones, and KPIs to senior management and clients.
• Managing budgets and controlling costs, making strategic decisions to ensure financial viability and value for money.
• Overseeing stats diversions and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) processes to optimise programme and cost outcomes.

Requirements

• Previous experience working on National Highways schemes and ideally with a Tier One contracting organisation.
• Proficiency in project management tools and frameworks, with a focus on delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Familiarity with stats diversions and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) processes, ensuring efficient planning and delivery.
• A bachelor's degree/qualification in a relevant field such as civil engineering, construction management, or project management.
• Strong understanding of temporary works, reinforced concrete structures, and demolition methodologies.
• Extensive experience in senior project management, particularly on major highways, bridge replacement, and structural works projects.
• Proven experience in managing major highways and bridge projects, with a strong understanding of civil engineering principles and project management methodologies.
• In-depth knowledge of structural works including bridge demolition, temporary works, reinforced concrete (RC) structures, and associated infrastructure.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate teams, build strong stakeholder relationships, and manage complex interfaces.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale projects (£10m–£20m+) from initiation through to completion, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and the capacity to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance