Highways Project Manager

Project Manager
Industry: Construction, Retail, Highways & Car Parks

We are looking for a dynamic Project Manager with experience in retail and a 'can do' attitude to provide support to the wider business. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company offering rapid career progression, along with a competitive benefits package.
You will manage and deliver the design and implementation of retail highway and car park-related projects, from feasibility through to construction and handover. This will include managing programme, budget, quality, and health & safety requirements across the UK.
 
Key Responsibilities:
·Manage and deliver the design and implementation of retail highway and car park related projects from feasibility through to construction and handover.
·High level of communication across all management levels to develop and establish a clear project brief.
·Set measurable objectives and timelines, and manage consultants and contractors to ensure delivery to cost, time, and quality standards.
·Maintain records and work folders to ensure all work is appropriately checked and approved.
·Manage retail construction/re-development projects in live environments.
·Engage and consult with clients and their stakeholders.
·Chair meetings internally and externally to capture actions and ensure follow-through.
·Manage external design teams, cost management consultants, and contractors to ensure timely completion within budget and timelines.
 
About You:
·Ability to work under your own initiative and suggest process improvements.
·Deliver consistently high-quality work within budget to meet customer expectations.
·Confidence to challenge bad practice.
·Ability to balance the needs of the client, stakeholders, and customers.
·Ability to deliver high-quality work that exceeds customer expectations.
·Excellent communication skills with both clients and contractors.
·Work collaboratively with colleagues and contractors to deliver operational excellence.
·Maintain professional working relationships to ensure operational success.
 
Requirements:
Essential:
·Educated to degree/HNC/HND or equivalent in a relevant subject.
·CSCS card - Black/gold/white (or possess the qualifications to achieve).
·Experience working with retail clients and managing retail construction/redevelopment.
·Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially MS Excel).
·Full driving license and own car with the ability to travel within the UK.
·Understanding of CDM Regulations.
·Experience in Project Management and Strategic Planning.
·Experience in Highway & Car Park Design.
·Programme Management experience.
·Contract Administration skills.
·Financial budgeting experience.
·Ability to read and understand 2D drawings.
·Excellent oral and written communication skills.
·Critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
·Excellent time management and workload prioritizing skills.
·Strong organizational skills (scheduling, planning, etc.).
·Exceptional attention to detail.
·Client-focused approach, with proactivity and self-motivation.
·Ability to analyze data and situations and develop creative solutions.
·Can-do attitude with a focus on results.
·Strong presentation and reporting skills.
·Commercial awareness.
Desirable:
·SMSTS.
·CDM awareness training.
·Asbestos Awareness training.
·Up-to-date knowledge of H&S legislation.
·Proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD).
·Professional membership or working towards it (IHE, CIHT, ICE).
 
Benefits:
·25 holidays, plus bank holidays (Christmas: the office is closed for 1 week, retain 3 holidays).
·An extra day's holiday on your birthday.
·Option to buy additional holidays.
·Salary Sacrifice pension contribution up to 3%.
·Life Insurance cover (3 times salary), including Smart Health (24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, health check, nutritionist consultation, expert second medical opinions, personalized online fitness programs), Bereavement counseling, and probate helpline.
·Paid training (subject to training agreement).
·Professional fees paid.
·Wellness program.
·Cycle to work scheme available.
·Tech scheme available.
·On-site parking
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed