A client within the Public Sector based in West Yorkshire is currently recruiting for Project Manager to join their highways team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within an infrastructure environment.

The Role

Key purpose of the role is to lead on project management of capital infrastructure projects, working with internal and external stakeholders using project management methodologies

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

deliver capital infrastructure projects up to a value of £20m on individual projects.
represent the Service and/or lead, corporate or external projects.
monitor and improve the co-ordination and delivery of projects across the department.
be responsible for the production of and management of project related reports.
ensure the priorities of the Council and funder are maintained and delivered.

The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will require appropriate technical qualification OR demonstrate the equivalent level of theoretical, technical and procedural knowledge and experience of working on infrastructure / engineering projects.

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

Substantial understanding of relevant legislation and its application, e.g. (dependent on type of project) Health & Safety at Work Act and the Equality Act, LTN1/20, CDM Regulation 2015 Etc
Contract and Project Management skills, and a good knowledge of a variety of techniques and good practice
Ability to communicate complex information effectively, accurately and appropriately to different audiences using a range of media.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £50 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35.

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to or call Amy at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed) to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period