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.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
Job Requirements:
- 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
Benefits:
- 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. Apply now to progress your career in a key project management role based in Bristol or Exeter.
