Starfish Search is supporting a London Borough to appoint an Interim Project Manager.
This is a key technical and project leadership role within Highway Operations, responsible for delivering complex public realm and highways schemes. The postholder will lead end-to-end project delivery across a diverse portfolio including highways, drainage, traffic engineering, structures and road safety.
You will play a critical role in ensuring high-quality, compliant and efficient delivery of infrastructure projects, working closely with internal stakeholders, contractors and the public.
You will:
* Lead the end-to-end delivery of highways projects
* Manage project programmes, risks and resources
* Oversee contractors, ensuring quality and compliance
* Provide technical advice on highways engineering and traffic management
* Manage contracts, procurement and project budgets
* Engage effectively with stakeholders, members and residents
You will have:
* Proven experience delivering highways or public realm projects
* Strong knowledge of highways standards and relevant legislation
* Experience managing contractors and contracts within a public sector environment
* Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* A relevant engineering qualification or equivalent experience
Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually.