Project Manager

Project Manager - Highways & Civil Engineering
Location: Bournemouth, South West
Rate: £450-£600 per day DOE
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
Contract: Temporary / Contract
The Opportunity
Im currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join major highways and civil engineering projects across Bournemouth, working within the highways and infrastructure sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proven Project Manager with experience delivering highways, roadworks, earthworks, structures or major civils schemes to take the lead on project delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
Were looking for someone with strong leadership, commercial awareness and the ability to manage site teams, subcontractors and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of highways and major civil engineering works.
- Manage site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, labour and resources.
- Monitor project programmes, budgets, progress and commercial performance.
- Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
- Liaise with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders.
- Oversee contract administration, change control and reporting.
- Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety and project delivery.
Essential Requirements
Proven experience as a Project Manager within highways, infrastructure or civil engineering.
Experience delivering roadworks, earthworks, structures or major civils projects.
SMSTS certification.
CSCS Black or White Manager-level card.
Strong commercial awareness and programme management skills.
Knowledge of NEC contracts or similar forms of contract.
Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable
- Experience with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
- Strong IT, reporting and project planning skills.
- Relevant Civil Engineering or Construction Management qualifications.
Interested?
If youre an experienced Project Manager looking for your next contract in the South West, Id love to hear from you.
Email:
Call: +44 7759 129756
Please get in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail or apply with your CV.