Interim Project Manager - Highways & Transportation Location: Wiltshire - Hybrid Contract: Initial 12 Months (Potential for Extension) Day Rate: Circa £400-450 per day inside IR35 (Negotiable) Spencer Clarke Group are currently seeking an experienced Interim Project Manager (Highways & Transportation) to join our client, a local authority in the South West, to lead the delivery of a portfolio of high-value and strategic highways and transport projects. Key Responsibilities Act as the lead Project Manager on a portfolio of complex, high-value highways and transportation projects, each with budgets up to £30 million. Deliver capital and revenue grant projects, including managing the council's interface with major external infrastructure schemes led by third parties (e.g. statutory bodies). Develop and manage all project documentation including project briefs, business cases, strategic risk registers, issue logs, and comprehensive project plans. Monitor and report on project performance, budget control, and delivery outcomes in line with council priorities. Lead on change control, assessing and managing the political, financial, and operational impacts of proposed changes. Administer and manage NEC3 / NEC4 contracts (Term Service, Professional Services, and Engineering Construction Contracts). Oversee the full procurement lifecycle, from advertising contracts and responding to clarifications, to post-tender analysis and award. Coordinate and manage the Principal Contractor and Principal Designer, ensuring compliance with legal and contractual obligations. Drive forward best practice in contract management, programme governance, and risk mitigation strategies. What We're Looking For Proven experience managing large-scale highways and/or transport infrastructure projects in a local authority or public sector context. Strong understanding and hands-on experience with NEC3 / NEC4 contracts. Track record of managing end-to-end delivery of complex capital schemes, including procurement, contract administration, and financial control. Excellent project management skills, including planning, change control, stakeholder engagement, and risk management. Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and external delivery partners. Confident communicator, capable of working with senior stakeholders and translating complex technical information into clear, actionable strategies. Desirable Chartered status with a relevant professional body (e.g. APM, ICE, CIHT etc.). Experience with local authority governance and gateway processes. Familiarity with DfT funding requirements and major bid preparation. This is a key role within a high-performing Project & Programme Delivery Team and offers the opportunity to make a real impact on strategic infrastructure outcomes across the region. Apply now or get in touch with Joe O'Halloran to discuss the opportunity further on 01772 954200.