Project Manager - North East Highways Scheme
Industry: Highways / Infrastructure / Bridges
Contract: 12-month | Outside IR35
Rate: £400.00 per shift
Start: January 2026
We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to take the lead on a £10 million flagship project within the North East National Highways Framework. This is a standout opportunity to deliver a major highways, bridges, and pipeline scheme that will shape future infrastructure across the region.
As Project Manager, you'll drive the project from concept to completion—ensuring safe delivery, maintaining programme performance, managing commercial targets, and steering a high-performing team. You'll be at the heart of a major national investment, working closely with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary partners.
Responsibilities
* Leading end‑to‑end delivery of a major highways and infrastructure scheme
* Coordinating multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors
* Managing programme development, progress tracking, and reporting
* Driving top‑tier health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance
* Overseeing budgets, forecasting, and commercial performance
* Identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies
* Building strong client and stakeholder relationships
Skills & Experience
* ✔️ Proven PM experience in civil engineering (highways, bridges, pipelines)
* ✔️ Strong leadership and people management abilities
* ✔️ Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
* ✔️ Deep knowledge of H&S compliance and site safety
* ✔️ Commercial awareness and cost‑control expertise
* ✔️ Programme planning and risk management capability
* ✔️ Experience delivering within a national framework environment
Certifications
* SMSTS
* CSCS Card
* First Aid at Work
To find out more information please get in touch with Joe Lunt @ Morson Edge on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
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