Job summary

My client is on the look for a Project Manager to work on their Highways schemes in Kent. The ideal candidate will have plenty of highways experience.

- Company car / Car Allowance

Key skills required for this role

Project Manager Highways

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Project Manager Highways

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager in our Highways Division working on Highways schemes including a wide range of works from bearing replacements, phased replacement of panels and fixings, refurbishment of corbel/drainage channel detail, repairs & corrosion protection to arched beams, refurbishment of rendered facias, phased patch painting/overcoating to surfaces exposed to UV light.

Key responsibilities:

• Management of site staff, operatives and sub-contractors.
• Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and Project Management plans.
• Understand tender allowances and monitor contract loss against agreed budgets.
• Preparing and monitoring programmes of work.
• Foster good relations and reputation with clients.
• Manage design co-ordination.
• Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors.
• Manage contracts to ensure timely and profitable completion of contracts.
• Supervise, mentor and assist in the career development of junior staff.

Skills Required:

• The successful candidate will need to have experience working for a main contractor on projects which should include highways. We're after a team player who has excellent communication and people skills who have the ability to manage change.
• Already experienced as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, you will have a relevant industry qualification (HND/ HNC/ BEng) or equivalent, be a Temporary Works Coordinator and possess an up-to-date SMSTS qualification, and appropriate CSCS card.
• A First Aid at work qualification is desirable.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and incorporated Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) membership would also be an advantage.
• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.