Project Manager

Our client, a renowned consultancy in the highways sector, is currently seeking qualified Project Manager's with expertise in highway projects to be seconded into a local authority.

Core Responsibilities:

• Project Planning: Ensure project objectives are understood and all high-level deliverables are embedded in documentation. Develop detailed execution plans and task breakdowns. This constitutes 70% of the role, focusing on progressing governance processes and the geographical strategic partnership of 18 local authorities and Local Enterprise Partnerships Single Assurance Framework (SAF) and the Business Justification Case (BJC).
• Budget Management: Report progress to the team board. Although this is only 5% of the role, it requires collaboration with the Commercial Manager who leads this work.
• Scheduling: Maintain project programmes and liaise with the scheduler using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6. Track progress against critical path milestones. This function represents 5% of the role.
• Risk Mitigation: Help develop and maintain project risk registers, and attend risk reduction meetings. This constitutes 15% of the role.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Liaise with the communications manager to ensure any correspondence is dealt with according to processes. This comprises 5% of the role.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in managing highway projects, with a strong understanding of the unique challenges and requirements in the highways sector.
• Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Strong organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple project elements simultaneously.
• Excellent risk management and mitigation skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to liaise with stakeholders at various levels.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on significant highway projects
• Professional development and expansion of project management skills
• Engagement in a collaborative and dynamic work environment

If you are an experienced Project Manager with a passion for highway projects, we would love to hear from you. This is a contract position, starting ASAP, for a duration of 6-12 months, depending on governance rules. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team.