Senior Project Manager - Highways & Civil Engineering
Location: Leeds, UK
Salary: £70,000 - £72,000
Job Type: Permanent
On behalf of my client, I am seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver major highways and civil engineering projects in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading contractor and play a key role in shaping infrastructure development across the region.
Key Responsibilities
·Project Leadership: Manage large-scale highways and civils projects from inception to completion, ensuring efficient delivery within contractual and financial constraints.
·Programme & Resource Management: Plan and schedule workforce requirements, coordinating internal resources and subcontractors to meet workload demands.
·Financial Control: Work closely with the commercial team to monitor and control preliminary costs, ensuring financial efficiency in project delivery.
·Health & Safety Compliance: Maintain rigorous adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe working environment across all sites.
·Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients, local authorities, and internal teams, ensuring clear and effective communication.
·Performance Monitoring: Ensure timely reporting and tracking of project progress, addressing potential risks and implementing solutions to keep projects on track.
·Quality Assurance: Oversee all site activities to ensure compliance with industry standards and client expectations, delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions.
·Team Leadership & Development: Manage and mentor project teams, conducting performance reviews, training, and development to ensure a high-performing workforce.
Experience & Qualifications
·A minimum of three years' experience in contracting and project development within highways and civil engineering.
·Strong understanding of project management methodologies, with experience in delivering multiple schemes simultaneously.
·Good financial awareness and ability to monitor and manage budgets effectively.
·In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices in the construction industry.
·Proven experience working in the public sector, with excellent client and stakeholder engagement skills.
·Experience working with NEC contracts and managing contractual obligations.
Personal Attributes
·Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
·Exceptional time management and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
·Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adapting to different stakeholders and team members effectively.
·A proactive and solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to anticipate potential issues and drive projects forward.
·High attention to detail and a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
What We Offer
·Competitive salary of £70,000 - £72,000 per annum.
·Car allowance and pension scheme plus other benefits.
·Opportunity to lead prestigious infrastructure projects with a market-leading contractor.
·Permanent, full-time position with strong career development opportunities.
·Supportive team environment and company culture.

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