Project Manager – Highways / Civil Engineering Location: Stansted, Essex Project Value: £7m Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time I am currently working with an established civil engineering principal contractor who is looking to recruit an experienced Project Manager to oversee a £7m highways scheme in Stansted, Essex. My client has a strong reputation for delivering highways and infrastructure projects and is looking for someone with a solid background in highways construction who can take responsibility for the successful delivery of the scheme. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager looking to join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of work. Key Responsibilities * Take overall responsibility for the delivery of a £7m highways project. * Manage the project programme, budgets, resources and subcontractors. * Oversee site teams and ensure works are delivered safely, on time and within budget. * Liaise with the client, local authorities, designers and other stakeholders. * Manage project progress, reporting and regular site meetings. * Work closely with the commercial team to monitor costs, variations and project performance. * Ensure all works comply with relevant health and safety and quality standards. * Identify and resolve potential issues to minimise delays and disruption. * Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractor activities. Requirements * Proven experience as a Project Manager within highways or civil engineering. * Previous experience delivering highways schemes for a principal contractor. * Strong understanding of highways construction, infrastructure and associated civil engineering works. * Experience managing projects of a similar size and complexity. * Good commercial awareness and experience working alongside quantity surveyors. * Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills. * SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications would be advantageous. * Full UK driving licence. Experience working on National Highways or local authority highways schemes would be particularly beneficial. What's on Offer * Competitive salary and benefits package. * Opportunity to manage a £7m highways scheme. * Long-term opportunities with an established civil engineering contractor. * Strong pipeline of future highways and infrastructure projects. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your CV or contact me directly for a confidential discussion