Your new company
You will be joining a professional project delivery environment responsible for managing and delivering a range of highway improvement, carriageway maintenance and civil engineering schemes. The organisation works across live highway networks and public sector frameworks, delivering projects that have a direct impact on communities, road users and stakeholders.

Your new role
As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for delivering highway improvement, carriageway maintenance and civil engineering schemes from inception to completion under NEC contracts.Key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the full NEC contract project life cycle
• Managing all contractual communications via CEMAR or an equivalent system
• Developing and implementing technical solutions to resolve design queries and on-site issues
• Reviewing and accepting contractor programmes
• Reviewing and approving traffic management plans and proposals
• Monitoring project progress against programme, quality and budget
• Producing project highlights and progress reports for the client team.
• Providing technical advice to clients and colleagues, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, health and safety legislation, financial controls, Freedom of Information and Data Protection requirements
• Supporting internal communications teams with updates to inform residents and stakeholders of works programmes
• Managing and supporting internal staff involved in project delivery, including site supervisors
• Working across office, home and live-site environments, including occasional out-of-hours and weekend working

What you'll need to succeed

• A B.Sc. or B.Eng. (Hons) in Civil Engineering or equivalent relevant experience
• NEC Project Manager Accreditation
• Experience across all stages of design and construction on civil engineering or highway projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Experience using CEMAR or equivalent contract management systems
• Experience using project or programme management software
• Strong working knowledge of DMRB, TSRGD, Manual for Streets and CDM Regulations
• Experience with highway contracts, specifications, methods of measurement and pricing schedules
• Understanding of public sector frameworks and working practices

What you need to do now
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