12-month FTC VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities. We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts. This opportunity is ideal for a Project Manager who thrives on delivering complex ICP works and managing a variety of term maintenance and installation contracts. The role requires strong leadership of both directly employed teams and subcontract partners, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full alignment with contractual commitments. Success in this position comes from maintaining excellent operational and financial control, meeting key milestones, and consistently driving high standards across all site activities. A strong commitment to safety, quality and industry compliance is essential, particularly in relation to recognised accreditations such as NERS, HERS and NICEIC. The position suits someone who is highly organised, commercially aware, and confident engaging with clients, stakeholders and delivery teams. It offers the chance to take ownership of key projects across Somerset, lead high-performing teams, and contribute to the continued growth and success of Volker Smart Technologies and VolkerHighways. Key Responsibilities Deliver projects in line with the Site Management Plan, ensuring timely submission of all required reports. Lead safe operational delivery across direct labour and subcontractors, maintaining full compliance with NERS, HERS, NICEIC and company procedures. Work closely with the QS team to raise subcontract orders and ensure variations, additional works and delays are accurately recorded. Maintain strong commercial control, including WIP management, cashflow targets, CVR reporting and effective cost management through efficient programming of labour, plant and materials. Coordinate with clients and onsite teams to plan works, contribute to weekly programmes and ensure delivery aligns with contract requirements, risk assessments and method statements. Carry out monthly HSE and environmental inspections, deliver depot and site inductions, and ensure toolbox talks are organised and presented. Monitor quality standards, review drawings and instructions, and lead the correct implementation of safe working practices on all allocated sites. Oversee plant, transport and resource allocation, ensuring teams are productive, motivated and well managed. Support the development of operational staff and contribute to the growth of the Volker Smart Technologies ICP business. About you Strong management experience, ideally gained over 3 years in an ICP or similar technical delivery environment. Solid understanding of cost, value, budgeting and commercial awareness. Good knowledge of programme planning and coordinating works effectively. Confident using IT systems with strong overall computer literacy. Awareness of Volker Smart Technologies' accreditation responsibilities and compliance requirements. Skilled in applying effective management techniques and leading teams. Proactive, confident and able to use initiative to resolve issues and drive delivery. Experience working within an Independent Connection Provider (ICP) environment is highly desirable. High level of discretion and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information. Good standard of written and spoken English.If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP serviceFairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all. LI-NP1