A client within the Public Sector based in Cambridgeshire is currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join their highways team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, contract position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within the public sector within a Highways & Transport environment.

The Role

Key purpose of the role is to make a significant contribution to provide leadership support within the Project Delivery Highways Service team to ensure the effective delivery of projects that improve the transport infrastructure network.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Advice to those within Place & Economy on highway engineering, project and programme management, procurement, community engagement and delivery of the improvements of the transport infrastructure network.
• Actively contribute with colleagues across the directorate, the Council and our partners to ensure projects are delivered in the most efficient, effective and co-ordinated manner and represent value for money.
• Take active responsibility with the Project Team Leader for the control and monitoring of the capital programme. Ensure monthly progress reports on actual and forecast expenditure are prepared and submitted in a timely way. Report any variances to the Project Team Leader.

The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will require an HNC or equivalent level 4 qualification in Project management or civil engineering related discipline. As well as a minimum of at least 5yrs experience working in Highways & Transport in a similar role within major maintenance.

It will be essential to have an extensive level of knowledge of the below:

• significant project management experience in a client role in a large public sector organisation
• considerable experience working for a public sector organisation and communicating proactively with stakeholders.
• considerable experience managing design consultants, packages of work, contractors, NEC contracts and costs to fit within set budgets.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £450 per day Umbrella Ltd.

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amy.dhawan@servicecare.org.uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.