Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Wakefield West Yorkshire
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
We are recruiting for a Project Manager for our clients highways business. Projects involve earthworks, structures, roads and drainage. As Project Manager your expertise and leadership will be instrumental in ensuring these schemes are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
You'll be working on…. (what your role and responsibility is)
* Lead the successful delivery of highways projects, ensuring adherence to project specifications, safety regulations, and industry best practices.
* Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and resources, monitoring progress and making adjustments as necessary to achieve project objectives.
* Collaborate closely with internal teams, external stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers, fostering effective working relationships and ensuring clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
* Proactively identify and mitigate risks, anticipating potential challenges and implementing contingency plans to ensure project success.
* Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, promoting a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
* Conduct regular project reviews, reporting on progress, milestones, and key performance indicators to senior management and stakeholders.
About you…. (what you are skilled at)
* Experience as a Project Manager in the highways sector, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects within budget and on time.
* Strong knowledge of infrastructure, (to include highways structures, roads, earthworks and drainage), design, building regulations, and relevant industry standards.
* Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate teams, build effective relationships, and manage stakeholders at all levels.
* Exceptional organisational and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and the capacity to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
* Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, with a focus on delivering projects within a framework environment.
* Previous experience working for a tier one contracting organisation, ideally with knowledge of National Highways or local authority owned infrastructure.
* An excellent perm package is on offer with a car allowance.
* Role based Yorkshire (flexible)