Project Manager – Highways & Infrastructure

Interim Project Manager – Highways & Infrastructure

£400 per day (Inside IR35)

Hybrid (1 day on site)

Location: East Anglia

Initial 6‑month contract with strong potential to extend.

Interviews will be held shortly, so early applications are encouraged.

Following continued investment in transport infrastructure, active travel and capital programme delivery, an organisation within the public sector is seeking an experienced Interim Project Manager to lead the development and delivery of complex highways and infrastructure projects.

About the role: Interim Project Manager

• Lead the planning, design and delivery of highways, active travel and transport infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with statutory requirements and strategic priorities.
• Manage full project lifecycles, from feasibility, business case development and procurement through to construction and handover, delivering to time, cost and quality standards.
• Provide technical oversight including programme management, governance reporting, cost control, NEC contract management and compliance with CDM Regulations.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, contractors, statutory partners and community stakeholders to unblock issues and drive delivery.
• Prepare and present detailed technical reports, business cases and updates to senior leadership and decision‑making boards.
• Lead financial planning for assigned schemes, monitoring budgets, forecasts and risks across multiple concurrent projects.
• Ensure effective consultation and communication with residents, local businesses, elected Members and partner organisations throughout the project lifecycle.

Required experience: Interim Project Manager

• Degree or equivalent professional experience in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Transport Planning or a related field
• Proven track record delivering highways, transport or infrastructure projects within the public sector or another complex environment
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, CDM Regulations and infrastructure project governance
• Demonstrable experience of budget management, risk control, procurement and programme reporting
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams, contractors and technical consultants
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including communication with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to operate strategically and operationally, managing multiple projects in a fast‑paced setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical information

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who may be suitable, please contact George Batson or Melanie Machin on 0117 313 7110 or apply today.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please do get in contact.)

Recruiting decisions are based on experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.

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