Project Manager

Job description

Project Manager – Highways / Civil Engineering

Location: Stansted, Essex
Project Value: £7m
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

I am currently working with an established civil engineering principal contractor who is looking to recruit an experienced Project Manager to oversee a £7m highways scheme in Stansted, Essex.

My client has a strong reputation for delivering highways and infrastructure projects and is looking for someone with a solid background in highways construction who can take responsibility for the successful delivery of the scheme.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager looking to join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the delivery of a £7m highways project.

• Manage the project programme, budgets, resources and subcontractors.

• Oversee site teams and ensure works are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

• Liaise with the client, local authorities, designers and other stakeholders.

• Manage project progress, reporting and regular site meetings.

• Work closely with the commercial team to monitor costs, variations and project performance.

• Ensure all works comply with relevant health and safety and quality standards.

• Identify and resolve potential issues to minimise delays and disruption.

• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractor activities.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within highways or civil engineering.

• Previous experience delivering highways schemes for a principal contractor.

• Strong understanding of highways construction, infrastructure and associated civil engineering works.

• Experience managing projects of a similar size and complexity.

• Good commercial awareness and experience working alongside quantity surveyors.

• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications would be advantageous.

• Full UK driving licence.

Experience working on National Highways or local authority highways schemes would be particularly beneficial.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunity to manage a £7m highways scheme.

• Long-term opportunities with an established civil engineering contractor.

• Strong pipeline of future highways and infrastructure projects.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your CV or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.

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