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)