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Highways Project Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cambridgeshire - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
27 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
24 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
9-12 month contract role with a local authority
Job Purpose
- This is a 9-12 month contract role with a local authority focused on supporting the planning management and delivery of infrastructure projects. The position ensures projects are completed on time within budget and meet required quality standards. The role involves coordinating project activities engaging stakeholders and delivering outcomes that align with organizational objectives community needs and value-for-money principles.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
- Plan manage and deliver projects or support senior project managers on larger programs.
- Develop and maintain project plans timelines and delivery schedules.
- Monitor project progress risks and performance taking corrective action where required.
- Prepare clear and detailed reports documentation and updates for stakeholders.
- Ensure projects meet agreed quality budget and time objectives.
Essential Experience Required
- Experience in project management or coordination within infrastructure engineering or similar sectors.
- Experience managing project budgets timelines and delivery outputs.
- Experience working with stakeholders contractors or consultants.
- Understanding of project lifecycle governance and risk management.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
Essential Qualifications Required
- Degree HND HNC in Project Management Engineering or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
- Understanding of project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2 APM or similar).
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 37 hours per week.
- Driving license required.
- Must be available to start by 20th July; no long notice periods will be considered.
- Duration: 9-12 months.
- Pay rate: 400 per day umbrella.
- Office-based up to 3 days per week with 2 days remote working.
- Site visits required as agreed.
- Bi-weekly work schedule.
The role closes soon apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
To support the planning management and delivery of infrastructure projects ensuring they are completed on time within budget and to required quality standards.
Required Education:
To support the planning management and delivery of infrastructure projects ensuring they are completed on time within budget and to required quality standards.
