Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and self‑motivated individual with a strong project background to join a fast‑paced team delivering complex mechanical, electrical and technology highway schemes throughout their full lifecycle. Schemes range in value from £100k to £8m+ and the role involves line management of project managers, assistant project managers and early careers, as well as ensuring programme delivery on time and to budget.
Key Responsibilities
* Stakeholder Management – develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with Portfolio Manager, Self Delivery Lead, Delivery Leads, construction/supervisor teams, and key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring full understanding of delivery objectives and reporting on project performance.
* Maintain compliance with the DBFO contract, clarify roles and responsibilities, resolve risks and issues promptly, produce accurate reports and maintain specified records including change management.
* Identify and evaluate emerging risks, issues, dependencies and constraints; develop, agree and implement solutions when required.
* Lead and oversee projects through feasibility, design, construction and handover, informing investment proposals for our clients at each stage.
* Maintain global or master programmes for whole portfolios.
* Manage programme income and cost profiles, challenge Project Managers’ input.
* Provide client liaison at project and portfolio level.
* Chair and drive regular (fortnightly) project reviews to keep the following current and live:
o Project and division risk register
o Project risk category (financial spreadsheet)
o Review submissions register
o Correspondence register progress comments and milestone dates
o Project income and cost forecast (review of PM profiles)
o Project change
o Project priorities for resource allocation
o Manage correspondence and queries through Aconex
* Project change control, review processes and procedures.
* Allocate projects to PMs based on appropriate knowledge, experience, ability and capability (workload).
* Work closely with the Construction/Supervisor team to ensure permits, certificates and site reporting are managed correctly and align to project needs.
* Manage NEC Contracts options as Project Manager.
Working Arrangements
* Ability and willingness to travel to other offices and depots on the network as required.
* Periodic requirement for site visits, including night shift.
* Full Driving Licence.
* Attend the office 60% of the working week.
Qualifications
* Experience in the delivery of mechanical and electrical and/or technology highways construction and maintenance operations, or similar transferable experience.
* Project Management skills, preferably supported by recognised PM qualification (PRINCE2, APMP, etc.).
* Minimum HNC or HND (or equivalent) in a mechanical, electrical, civil engineering or other construction-based discipline.
* Broad knowledge and understanding of other design areas.
* Understanding of environmental requirements of schemes.
* Experience coordinating interfaces with design teams and external resources.
* Understanding of H&S requirements related to highway construction and maintenance works.
* Knowledge of CDM and other H&S legislation; competent in exercising the duties under CDM.
* Applicable CSCS Card.
* Team leadership and management experience in driving performance and productivity.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong customer focus with a service delivery mindset.
* Commercial understanding and budgetary control experience.
* Understanding of Lean principles.
Personal Attributes
* Proactive problem solving.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Strong safety management culture.
* Self‑aware and adaptable style to meet varying project needs.
* Resilient.
* Presentation skills.
* Team building skills.
* Ability to prioritise and self‑manage.
* Ability to develop relationships and engender trust.
Experience
* Senior level experience in the delivery of highways construction and maintenance operations, or similar transferable experience.
* Previous experience in a similar role with demonstrable competence in relation to the majority of the responsibilities listed above.
* Experience managing projects through complete lifecycle.
Additional Information
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socio‑economic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.
Please note, to be considered for this role you must be based in the UK and must already be able to legally work in the UK. We are unable to offer or provide sponsorship for this position.
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