The successful applicant will be part of a small team helping with the delivery of highway designs and major scheme delivery. This role offers a challenging and unusual opportunity to work as part of an integrated design and operational (construction) team.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee and project manage the delivery of highway designs prepared by engineers and technicians
Planning, controlling, monitoring, and reporting of projects
Client management
Resource target costing for projects
Project commercial and delivery control
Risk management
Procurement of specialist design services from outside organisations

Job Requirements:

Project management experience within highways infrastructure
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and MS Project and/or Asta Project planner
Experience in a highways infrastructure engineering environment
Evidence of previous project management roles and responsibilities
Working knowledge of resource planning and programming
Experience in managing design teams to meet client time, cost, and quality expectations
Experience in delivering projects on time and within budget
Environmental awareness
Valid UK/EEC driving licence

Desirable Skills:

Sound knowledge of Highway Agency standards and/or Local Authority procedures
NEC Conditions of Contract construction experience

Personal Attributes:

A confident professional manner
Performance-focused management
Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise professionally with clients
Leadership qualities
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Benefits:

Competitive annual leave, including 28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
Company car or allowance
Generous pension scheme and life assurance
Employee discount platform
If you are an experienced Design Project Manager with a background in highways infrastructure, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Bedfordshire