Project Manager

The Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a major highways infrastructure scheme based in the Bristol area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced highways professional to take responsibility for the successful delivery of works across a live motorway environment.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in highways construction and ideally experience working on motorway technology and intelligent transport systems (ITS) projects.

The role is expected to run for approximately 6 months, with an immediate start available.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of highways and motorway technology works.
• Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
• Planning and coordinating construction activities and resources.
• Monitoring progress against programme and reporting on project performance.
• Managing site documentation, records and project reporting.
• Liaising with the client, engineers, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Identifying and managing project risks, issues and changes.
• Supporting the commercial management of works where required.
• Ensuring construction activities are properly planned and coordinated within a live motorway environment.

Scope of Works

• The successful Project Manager will oversee works including:
• Installation of motorway technology infrastructure, including ducting, chambers and cabinet sites.
• Installation of traffic signs, including fixed text message signs.
• Piled foundations for selected sign installations.
• Installation of ANPR cameras and associated masts.
• Installation of enforcement cameras and masts.
• Minor earthworks and kerbing.
• Coordination of associated civils and highways works.

About You

• The ideal candidate will have:
• Proven experience as a Project Manager within the highways sector.
• Experience managing works within a live motorway or major highways environment.
• Ideally, previous experience with motorway technology, ITS or highways technology schemes.
• Strong understanding of highways construction and site delivery.
• Experience managing subcontractors, site teams and multiple workstreams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good organisational and planning abilities.
• A strong commitment to health and safety.
• The ability to manage works from planning through to completion.