Project Manager – Highways & Infrastructure – AR

Job Title: Project Manager – Highways & Infrastructure

Contract: 6–12 monthsLocation: Cambridgeshire (2 days office, 3 days remote, plus site visits)Rate: £400/day

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver highway maintenance and infrastructure projects for a local authority. The role requires someone with hands‑on project management experience, strong design knowledge, and the ability to manage contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.

This is a contract role requiring immediate impact, with the successful candidate expected to take full ownership of project delivery from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of highway maintenance and transport infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to high‑quality standards.
• Manage consultants and contractors, holding them accountable for project delivery, quality, and compliance.
• Apply technical and design knowledge to review and support project schemes.
• Develop and maintain project plans, risk registers, and budgets, and report progress to senior stakeholders.
• Engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including councillors, parish councils, internal teams, and the public, ensuring clear communication and consultation.
• Ensure projects comply with Health & Safety legislation, local authority policies, and industry best practices.
• Conduct site visits to monitor project progress, resolve issues, and support contractors.
• Foster collaborative working with colleagues and partners to achieve integrated, cost‑effective project delivery.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience working for a local authority.
• Varied project management experience across highway maintenance and related infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of scheme design and project development.
• Experience in managing contractors and consultants effectively.
• Strong stakeholder management including engagement with elected members, parishes, and the public.
• Experience in project delivery, monitoring budgets, and reporting progress.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working in Cambridgeshire.
• Experience with local government finance and reporting.
• Membership of a professional body (e.g., APM).

Qualifications

• HND, degree, or equivalent in Project Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Alternatively, relevant professional experience with ongoing professional development.
• Project Management certifications such as PRINCE2 Practitioner or APM qualifications are advantageous.

Working Pattern

• Hybrid working: 2 days in office, 3 days remote, plus regular site visits.
• Flexible to attend meetings outside normal hours as required.

Key Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisation, planning, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
• Political awareness and ability to manage conflicting priorities.
• Competent with project management software (e.g., MS Project, ASTA) and IT systems.

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