Project Lead

Interim Project Lead - Highways Interface

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire

Contract: Interim - 6-months ongoing

Our client, a local authority in the East Riding of Yorkshire, is seeking an experienced Project Lead to manage the interface between the Council and National Highways on a major civil engineering scheme. This role is not focused on scheme delivery but rather on protecting local authority interests and managing the impact on the local highway network.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the key liaison between the local authority and National Highways.
• Ensure the interests of the local authority and the highway network are safeguarded throughout the project.
• Oversee stakeholder engagement, ensuring effective communication with local communities, businesses, and transport users.
• Manage traffic management (TM) strategies, ensuring minimal disruption to the local highway network.
• Address handover processes, ensuring a smooth transition upon project completion.
• Work with planning teams to resolve any planning-related concerns.
• Monitor potential impacts of the scheme on the local road network and coordinate mitigation measures.

About You

• Proven experience in highways project management within a local authority or public sector setting.
• Strong knowledge of highways planning, traffic management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working on major infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including National Highways, local businesses, residents, and elected officials.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to mitigate risks to the local authority and its highway network.

How to Apply

If you're interested in applying, please apply now with your CV and contact Joe O'Halloran on .