If you are an ambitious Highways professional seeking a new challenge in tunnelling construction and wish to help shape the future of STRABAG, please review the job description below.
Required
* Proven experience managing highways or civil engineering projects in the UK.
* Strong knowledge of highways standards (e.g., DMRB, Manual for Streets) and construction best practices.
* Experience working with NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4).
* Excellent understanding of CDM Regulations and safety management.
* Strong project management and organisational skills.
* Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and resolve conflicts effectively.
* Competent in the use of project management and reporting tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or similar).
* Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
* Full UK driving licence.
* SMSTS Certification preferred.
* Chartered or working towards membership of a relevant professional body (ICE, CIHT, APM).
Role Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of highways projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with client, statutory, and contractual requirements.
* Manage contractors, consultants, and supply chains to deliver programmes effectively.
* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality, safety, and health standards.
* Support the development and submission of consents and manage all consent conditions.
* Oversee construction activities, traffic management, and roadworks coordination to minimise public disruption.
* Provide accurate project reports, progress updates, and risk/issue management to senior stakeholders.
* Ensure compliance with UK highways standards, CDM Regulations, and health & safety legislation.
* Manage budgets, monitor costs, and ensure value for money.
* Build relationships with local authorities, National Highways, utility companies, and community stakeholders.
* Drive innovation and continuous improvement in project delivery.
* Support the development and mentoring of junior staff within the highways team.
We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, fostering a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our dedicated employees are our most valuable asset— the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our 'People. Planet. Progress.' strategy and the motto WORK IN PROGRESS, we are committed to driving change with the goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2040.
Contact
3rd Floor, The Tower, 65 Buckingham Gate, London
At STRABAG, around 86,000 people work across more than 2,400 locations worldwide. We value uniqueness and individual strengths, which characterize our projects and our team members. Whether in building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development, or building management—we aim to be the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities are at the core of who we are and how we work.
We collaborate as partners to complete projects successfully and grow through new challenges. Together, we achieve great things. Let’s progress!
STRABAG UK Ltd
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