Highways Project Manager Location: County Hall, High Street, Newport, PO30 1UD Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Months Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £ 36.94 Per Hour Job Ref: OR17945 Job Responsibilities Visit Isle of Wight twice a month; own transport is helpful. Support the Service Director and Strategic Manager in delivering travel, transport, and highway infrastructure projects. Manage work packages using strong project management methods. Engage and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the local community. Maintain clear communication channels for projects. Role 1: Focus on DfT Safer Roads scheme, Active travel schemes, and Pedestrian Improvements. Role 2: Focus on Surface Water Drainage Schemes and landslip area schemes in South Wight. Establish project governance and prepare documentation for boards and committees. Facilitate partnership working with communities and stakeholders. Identify and manage stakeholders, ensuring regular engagement. Commission professional services and developer contracts as needed. Make delivery decisions, manage risks, and guide strategic decision-makers. Oversee projects from start to finish, managing plans, delivery, and budgets. Ensure quality and integrity of projects within the highways capital program. Provide technical expertise in development fin...