Project Manager

As a Project Manager at JCDecaux, you will lead the full lifecycle delivery of Out-of-Home (OOH) asset installation projects—from concept, design, and feasibility through procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover. You will ensure all projects are safe, technically robust, commercially efficient, and delivered on time and within budget. Working with designers, engineers, contractors, and internal teams, you will drive excellence in engineering, safety, stakeholder management, and long-term asset performance.

What you’ll be doing...

• Design & Technical Leadership
  • Support Development and Planning teams with feasibility studies, early-stage design input, and budget estimates.
  • Appraise proposals, defining scope, risks, and technical requirements.
  • Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design reviews (structural, electrical, H&S, IT, Operations, and external partners).
  • Manage the full design process, ensuring engineering integrity, aesthetics, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability.
  • Align product and engineering solutions with JCDecaux global standards.
  • Commission surveys, investigations, and conceptual designs to support tendering & budgeting.
  • Fulfil CDM design-stage duties, including risk elimination, pre-construction information, and liaison with the Principal Designer.
  • Track design progress and technical performance against programme.
• Engineering & Project Delivery
  • Deliver projects from concept through procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
  • Develop and manage project programmes, risk registers, change controls, progress reporting, and delivery plans.
  • Lead tendering: prepare ITTs, manage queries, evaluate bids, recommend awards, and appoint contractors/designers.
  • Oversee site works, ensuring CDM compliance, safe systems of work, and adherence to JCDecaux technical standards.
  • Ensure contractor delivery meets safety, quality, technical, and programme requirements.
  • Manage commissioning and acceptance of digital systems (IT, displays, CCTV) and handover to Operations.
  • Lead project close-out and lessons-learned activity.
• Health, Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations, JCDecaux Safety Management Systems, RAMS, and Construction Phase Plans.
  • Review and approve RAMS/CPPs and secure all required H&S sign-offs.
  • Conduct regular audits of sites and contractors to maintain safe working standards.
  • Support Operations in maintaining safety across live assets.
  • Oversee completion and acceptance of the Project Health & Safety File.
• Commercial & Contract Management
  • Manage project CapEx budgets, ensuring accuracy, cost control, and financial accountability.
  • Monitor and negotiate costs with suppliers and contractors to secure best value.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate governance, financial controls, and procurement policy.
  • Manage contract administration including payment schedules, milestone certification, variations, and change control.
  • Ensure all project documentation (O&M manuals, warranties, technical files, compliance certificates, as-built) is complete at handover.
  • Administer NEC4 and other construction contracts with commercial clarity and discipline.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Coordinate with internal teams (H&S, Development, IT, Operations) to ensure seamless, integrated project delivery.
  • Build and manage strong stakeholder relationships with landlords, contractors, authorities, suppliers, and design partners.
  • Assemble and lead internal/external design teams, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
  • Provide clear communication and reporting to senior stakeholders on programme status and risk.

A little bit about you...

• Capabilities
  • Leadership of multidisciplinary design, engineering, and construction teams.
  • Strong understanding of structural, electrical, and civil engineering principles.
  • Skilled in tendering, negotiation, and commercial/contract control.
  • Highly organised with strong programme, planning, and reporting capability.
  • Strong communicator with effective stakeholder influence.
  • Proactive risk management and problem-solving skills.
  • High attention to detail across design, safety, and documentation.
  • Strong financial acumen and cost-control capability.
• Qualifications & Experience
  • Proven project management in design and construction of structural installations, within Transport infrastructure, signage, or specialist fabrication sectors.
  • Degree-qualified (BEng/MEng) in Civil or Structural Engineering (or related discipline).
  • Exceptional candidates with extensive industry experience and strong technical competence will also be considered.
  • Experience managing contractors, designers, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Knowledge of CDM Regulations, H&S requirements.
  • Experience commissioning surveys and pre-construction design works.
  • Strong familiarity with CAD and technical drawing interpretation.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.

A little bit more about us...

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive culture and positive employee experience. We are One Team, more than just ourselves. We are customer first, we understand, and help solve our customers' problems. We Test & Learn, we are empowered to learn and grow, unafraid of change. We choose to care, we are committed to doing the right thing, the right way. It's really important to us that we give as much to our colleagues as they give to us. Our latest Belonging Survey showed that our colleagues feel valued and listened to as we continue to build an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, belong and be their authentic selves. We believe that diversity of thought, experience and background provides the platform for great creativity. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

About our recruitment process...

You find or get sent this job advert, read it, and feel like you’d be a great addition to the JCD family. You send in your application to let us know you're interested. We see your application, get excited, and give you a call. You’ll meet us twice, depending on the role prepare a presentation and we’ll get to know each other. You’ll begin your journey with us, we're excited to support and develop you throughout your career.