Job Title: Project Manager Location: South East (Kent/Sussex/Hampshire– site & hybrid mix) Salary: £350 - £400 Outside IR35 An established civil engineering contractor is looking for a Project Manager to lead multiple small-to-medium highways projects ranging from £50k to £1m each. The company operates across multiple Highways Frameworks with a strong reputation for delivering works. Key Responsibilities: * Lead delivery of 3–4 concurrent projects, from ECI through to completion * Client-facing role – manage relationships and represent the business professionally * Work closely with estimating and delivery teams on bids, pricing and risk/opportunity * Oversee subcontractors, site teams and progress reporting * Develop and manage baseline programmes using Microsoft Project * Ensure commercial and contractual responsibilities are met Ideal Background: * Civil engineering background (highways, specifically within a framework environment) * Experience managing jobs between £50k–£2m * Strong Microsoft Project skills essential * Familiarity with public frameworks or client-side interaction (councils, National Highways) * Strong understanding of CDM 2015 regulations * Able to create and manage CPPs