Project Manager - Highways

Job Title - Project Manager - Highways

Position - Permanent

Location - Manchester

Salary / Package - Circa £35K to £45K + Benefits

The client is a global multi-disciplinary, design and consultancy firm who specialise in a range of construction sectors. Their Project Management team have vast experience working on small and large projects, both technical and strategic for small and large client organisations across the globe.

Due to continued and successful growth, our client is looking to employ 2 Project Managers to support the team growth within the Highways sector from either a Civils or Consultacy background.

The main purpose of the role is for the successful delivery of a number of key projects across the Infrastructure division. You will be responsible for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, control and closure of the projects.

Responsibilities - Project Manager - Highways

• Planning and sequencing activities required to deliver the project scope and developing the project schedule
• Developing Resource Plans and ensuring each Project Team member's full involvement during the development of the project
• Establishing the cost estimate for the project in line with the budget expectations including setting an appropriate level of risk provision or contingency
• Leading and motivating the project team to achieve the project objectives, managing conflict and day to day welfare and performance of the Project Implementation Team members.
• Ensures that all appropriate technical standards are applied during the project implementation
• Monitoring, controlling and reporting on project progress including providing regular, timely, accurate, progress reports, cash flow and cost of completion forecasts to the Project Sponsor
• Co-ordinating design reviews and approvals between owner and contractors
• Ensuring safety, security and environmental aspects of the project are clearly understood and adhered to, including ensuring the project is compliant with CDM regulations and other application health and safety legislation

Key Requirements - Project Manager - Highways

• Relevant degree and membership of relevant professional institutes / bodies
• Competent in the use of the Microsoft suite of products
• Strong knowledge of best practice project management methods and techniques
• Experience in civils/building and/or Mechanical and Electrical project delivery
• Up to date HSEQ knowledge and experience
• Good Commercial Management and financial management skills
• APM, chartered surveyor or chartered Engineer
• NEC3 contract familiarity
• Ability to engage with stakeholders
• Ability to work independently
• Track record of successful project delivery