Description
Freelance Project Manager – Highways / Infrastructure
East Yorkshire
Start February 2026
I am currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Project Manager to join a civils and highways subcontractor, working on a new road/carriageway project. This is a key site-based role, overseeing the delivery of highways and civil engineering works on a major local infrastructure scheme.
THE ROLE:
•Overall responsibility for the safe and successful delivery of works on site
•Managing programme, budget, and resources
•Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and client stakeholders
•Ensuring works are delivered in line with specifications, quality standards, and HSEQ
•Reporting progress and risks to senior management
•Supporting planning, temporary works, and commercial interfaces
REQUIREMENTS:
•Proven experience as a Project Manager on highways or civil engineering projects
•Strong understanding of UK infrastructure delivery
•SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold) essential
•Temporary Works awareness/coordinator beneficial
•Excellent communication and leadership skills
•Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a live environment