Overview In this role you will manage highways and transport infrastructure projects from concept to completion, ensuring delivery aligns with safety, quality and council objectives. You will collaborate with internal teams, consultants and contractors to develop plans, oversee budgets and governance, and engage with communities to support delivery. The position offers exposure to a broad project portfolio and a supportive environment for developing project management expertise. This is an opportunity to contribute to safer, better-connected infrastructure that supports economic growth and thriving communities.
Pay / Benefits - hybrid working
- pension scheme
- employee discounts (Costco, cafés, shops)
- gym membership discounts
- travel discounts with Arriva
- wellbeing initiatives
Responsibilities - Manage highways and transport infrastructure projects from inception to completion
- Develop detailed project plans, programmes, budgets and resources
- Support feasibility studies, design development and implementation activities
- Prepare reports and briefings for senior officers and stakeholders
- Monitor progress with governance, risk management and reporting
- Engage proactively with communities, residents, businesses and stakeholders
- Identify and manage project risks, issues and dependencies
- Support procurement activities including scope creation, ITT, and evaluation
- Assist contract administration and maintain relationships with consultants and contractors
- Conduct research to inform decision-making and ensure compliance with legislation, policies and safety requirements
- Support continuous improvement in project management practices
Key requirements - Experience on highways, transport or infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of project management principles and practices
- Understanding of highways and transport development processes
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and health and safety requirements
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience working with internal teams, contractors, consultants and external partners
- Ability to analyse information and support informed decision-making
- Strong planning and organisational skills with multiple priorities
- Experience in contract, budget or procurement activities (advantageous)
- Degree-level education (or equivalent) and a project management qualification or equivalent experience
- Membership of CIHT, IHE, ICE or similar (advantageous)
- Strong communication
- Stakeholder engagement
- Collaborative working
- Project management principles
- Risk management
- Governance and reporting
