Highways Project manager

Company: R&R Housing
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Location: South East
Job Description:

Poject Manager – Highways Construction

We are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a major highway’s construction scheme. This role will be responsible for managing a multi-million-pound project from delivery through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and within budget. Experience in highway construction is essential, with highway structures experience preferred.

Rate: £500 per day

Region: Southeast England

Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office

Contract Length: Up to 6 months

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of a multi-million-pound highways construction project.
  • Manage project scope, programme, budget and risk throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Coordinate contractors, consultants and key stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Monitor project performance against agreed milestones, budgets and quality standards.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, industry standards and project requirements.
  • Manage project governance, reporting and stakeholder communications.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks and issues to minimise impact on delivery.
  • Oversee contract administration and ensure works are delivered in accordance with specifications.
  • Support decision-making through accurate project reporting and performance monitoring.
  • Ensure project objectives are delivered within agreed timescales and budgets.

Skills and Experience

  • Proven experience delivering highways construction projects as a Project Manager.
  • Experience managing large-scale construction schemes with responsibility for programme, budget and delivery.
  • Knowledge of highways construction methodologies, standards and regulations.
  • Experience managing contractors, consultants and key stakeholders.
  • Understanding of project governance, risk management and reporting processes.
  • Experience ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
  • Highway structures experience is desirable.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver against project deadlines.

If you have experience delivering major highways construction projects and are available for an interim contract, we would like to hear from you.

Posted: July 1st, 2026