At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting highway maintenance projects and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on infrastructure in Cambridgeshire.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive pay, and a long-term contract.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with an experienced team and manage varied projects.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in highway maintenance and strong project management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: Cambridgeshire (Hybrid up to 3 days office based, 2 days remote with regular site visits)
Pay Rate: £291.27 per day PAYE
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: 912 months
Lynx Employment Services are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of highway maintenance and infrastructure projects across Cambridgeshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced highways professional with a strong local authority background who can successfully manage multiple projects, contractors, budgets and stakeholders while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
The Role
You will take responsibility for delivering a varied programme of highway maintenance and infrastructure schemes, working closely with internal teams, contractors, elected members, parish councils and other key stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the development and delivery of highway maintenance and infrastructure projects.
- Planning and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously to meet programme deadlines.
- Managing project budgets, financial reporting and programme performance.
- Coordinating design, procurement and project delivery activities.
- Managing contractors and ensuring performance, quality and contractual compliance.
- Building effective relationships with elected members, parish councils, residents and other stakeholders.
- Monitoring project risks and implementing mitigation measures.
- Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation and industry standards.
- Carrying out site visits to review progress, agree project extents and inspect completed works.
- Preparing reports and providing regular project updates to senior management.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 10 years' experience within Highway Maintenance.
- Significant Project Management experience delivering highway maintenance and associated infrastructure projects.
- Previous experience working within a Local Authority.
- Strong understanding of highway design principles and project delivery.
- Experience managing high-volume programmes of work.
- Experience managing contractors and holding them accountable for performance.
- Strong budget management and financial control experience.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience working with elected members and parish councils.
- Full UK driving licence (DVLA check required before commencement).
Desirable
- Previous experience working within Cambridgeshire.
- Knowledge of local highway infrastructure.
- Experience using project planning software such as MS Project.
- Relevant Project Management or Engineering qualification (PRINCE2, APM, HND, Degree or equivalent).
What's on Offer
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Long-term contract (912 months).
- Opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of highway maintenance projects.
- Work within an experienced and collaborative highways team.
- Competitive daily rate.
Please note: Candidates must be available to start no later than 20th July. Unfortunately, applicants with lengthy notice periods cannot be considered.
If you have extensive highways project management experience within local government and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your latest CV.
Project Manager - Manager in Cambridge employer: Lynx Employment Services Ltd
Lynx Employment Services offers an exceptional work environment for Project Managers in Cambridgeshire, providing a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance while engaging in meaningful highway maintenance and infrastructure projects. With a focus on collaboration within a skilled team, competitive pay rates, and opportunities for professional growth, this role is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in local government projects.
Contact Details:
Lynx Employment Services Ltd Recruitment Team
