Local authority in the Cambridgeshire area are looking for a Highways project manager for a contract of up to 12 months.
Purpose of the role:
The development and delivery of new transport infrastructure is vital to the future
economic wellbeing of Cambridgeshire.
The skills required to deliver such a programme are considerable and require engineering knowledge and understanding of project and programme management, procurement and commissioning of infrastructure projects, stakeholder engagement, land negotiation, transport planning and statutory legal processes.
Importantly, the Project Manager has responsibility for driving forward innovative ideas
across a programme of schemes. The role is vital in ensuring effective and efficient
delivery of schemes across a wide range of transport projects.
In addition, the role requires a strong ability to bring together a wide range of
stakeholder groups including Parish and District Councils, resident and campaign
groups and businesses, setting delivery outcomes for projects and defining service
outcomes across a range of needs - e.g., community engagement, maximising
contract savings and achieving value for money.
The role supports the Group Manager and other managers within the Project Delivery
Directorate in delivering the Councils objectives, through joined-up service planning,
community engagement and the flexible use of resources.
Must have at least 5yrs experience working in Highways & Transport in a similar role within major maintenance.
Must have significant project management experience in a client role in a large public sector organisation.
Must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle for site visits, as well as managing contractors delivering on behalf of others.
Needs to have considerable experience working for a public sector organisation and communicating proactively with stakeholders.
Needs to have considerable experience using project management software, either ASTA or MS Project and computer literate across Microsoft software packages.
Must have considerable experience managing design consultants, packages of work, contractors, NEC contracts and costs to fit within set budgets.
- 12 Months
- 37 hours per week
- Inside IR35
- 450 a day
- If you would like to discuss the role further call Oliver at Eden Brown on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.