Project Manager

4 days ago

Maidstone, United Kingdom Highways England Full time

**Your New role**

We currently have an opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Scheme Delivery team in the South East region. The Project Manager will plan and manage the delivery of a portfolio of projects within the Region’s rolling 5-year capital programme. Managingthe performance of the project teams, multiple external contractors and consultants. Ensuring adherence to effective governance, quality assurance, health and safety, technical and specialist standards across the supply chain and National Highways, to ensuresuccessful delivery of agreed project outcomes and acting in line with mandatory and delegated responsibilities.

**What you’ll be leading on**
- Manage the delivery of a complex portfolio of inter related allocated projects within the Region’s rolling 5 year capital programme, across all stages of the project lifecycle, from design to introduction into service.
- Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with the Regional Management Team, Programme Delivery managers, key stakeholders, suppliers, contractors and across National Highways teams, to ensure full mutual understanding of the portfolio’s strategicand delivery objectives, to drive and report on and review delivery performance, to agree solutions that resolve complex issues and to prepare project business cases.
- Manage and motivate Assistant Project Managers and the collaborative teams, to ensure effective utilisation, resource management, including recruitment and personal development to achieve performance required to deliver on the portfolio of projects in scope.
- Manage and motivate multiple supply chain partners and contractors to deliver allocated portfolio to programme, cost and quality, whilst driving efficiencies.
- To comply with National Highways Operations Quality management System (QMS) on all projects in scope to enable delivery within agreed parameters for quality, cost and time ensuring they meet intended out comes for customer service levels, corporate standards,technical requirements, specialist needs and health and safety.
- Programme management, reporting and risk management against the capital expenditure budgets for all projects in scope, ensuring effective financial and contractual practices are in place and adhered to by all project resources.
- Ensure National Highways reputation is maintained throughout delivery of projects delivering best practice customer and stakeholder communications to continuously manage the customer perception of projects in the programme, maintaining or improving customersatisfaction scores. Proactively manage interaction with communities, stakeholders, transport operators, road users and businesses, as well as engaging with Transport Focus. Project Managers are responsible for bringing all parties of the business togetherto deliver excellent customer information and service, throughout the delivery of their portfolio.
- To ensure compliance with relevant Health Safety and Environmental legislation, including CDM 2015 regulations and ensuring third party partners (i.e. DSC, CWF, Category Management M&R) fulfil their duties on schemes.
- Commission, collaborate and manage the performance of multiple delivery partners, ensuring that project objectives and requirements are clearly understood and delivered, setting clear expectations for safety, Customer, time, cost and quality.
- To actively contribute in the development of the 5 year rolling programme into a deliverable programme of work for own area of responsibility and proactively contribute to the development of the region’s overall forward programme and business plans.
- To proactively identify and drive opportunities for improvements and implement required changes in own area of responsibility: champion and share portfolio management best practices across Operations.
- Management, and evaluate risks, issues, dependencies and constraints associated with the portfolio, leading the development and implementation of solutions to overcome these.
- To ensure the health and safety needs and wellbeing of customers, employees and all parties involved in projects, are fully considered and accounted for throughout the planning and delivery of each service activity.
- Responsible for managing a portfolio of capital projects under the direction of the Programme Delivery Manager, Head of Scheme Delivery, Regional Director and Regional Leadership Tea
- Freedom to take forward innovations and opportunities for efficiencies in the way schemes are designed and delivered and freedom to make day to day tactical decisions with Programme Delivery Manager. The role is to be able to recognise major issues andescalate accordingly.
- Risk mitigation options and programme recovery.
- Customer experience decisions in balancing the safe, customer focussed delivery programmes.

**To be Successful**
- Recognised qualification in relevant engineering discipline or significant experience in the delivery of Civil Engineering projects and portfolios
- Proven portfolio and project management experience - (related qualifications (e.g. MSP, Prince2) is desirable
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of CDM Health & Safety regulations
- Knowledge of Highways and Structures construction and maintenance practices
- Supplier and/or contract management
- Experience of customer and stakeholder consultation and engagement
- People management (desirable)

**A bit about us**

Making sure our customers have safe and reliable journeys is at the heart of everything we do in Operations. We keep the roads open for business and play a key role in making sure the network we manage is fit for purpose today and for the future.

  • Project Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Uk Power Networks Full time

    Are you a skilled Project Manager looking for an exciting opportunity to lead impactful projects?Join our dynamic Capital Programme based in Maidstone or Canterbury!As a Project Manager - SPN, you will report to the Programme Manager and manage a portfolio of projects from inception to completion.You will ensure construction assurance, manage contractor...

  • Project Manager

    8 hours ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom ST Selection Full time

    **Company** - Leading Construction Consultancy **Job Title** - Project Manager - Retail **Location** - Maidstone, Kent **Salary** - £45k - £50k On behalf of our client, we are currently recruiting for a Mid - Level Project Manager with a minimum of three years post qualification experience working in a Project Management post managing Construction...

  • Project Manager

    4 days ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom TechNichols Resourcing Ltd Full time

    **Role**: Project Manager **Salary**: £60,000 to £80,000 per annum, plus bonus, company car and benefits **Hours**: Monday to Friday, 8am till 5pm **Location**: Kent **Company** A leading engineering and manufacturing company are looking for an ambitious and motivated Project Manager who can oversee the delivery on-site of a large £30M project. It’s an...

  • Project Manager

    4 days ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Jonathan Lee Recruitment Full time

    Project Manager To £50,000 p.a. Company vehicle and fuel card Mixture of office in Maidstone and onsite base. Sprinkler Industry Due to increased workloads this client, a UK market leader that specialises in access and safety, electrical services, specialist building access and fire solutions based in Maidstone, requires a Project Manager who is able to...

  • Project Manager

    1 week ago

    Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Full time £40,000 - £60,000

    Job Title: Project ManagerAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to join our team at Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering projects across the residential, commercial, framework, and fire safety sectors.Key ResponsibilitiesManage projects from start to finish, ensuring...

  • Project Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom AVK UK Ltd Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to join our Engineering Site Services team in East of London. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of site service projects from receipt of contract through to completion.Your primary responsibilities will include:Managing and allocating labour...

  • Project Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Talent Finder Jobs Full time

    Project Engineer PositionWe are seeking a skilled Project Engineer to manage small mechanical projects in Maidstone, Kent.This is a hands-on role requiring collaboration with production engineering and working closely with the team to advise and assist with assembly completion to specification.The ideal candidate will have experience in automotive and/or...

  • Project Manager

    1 week ago

    Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom PW Construction Full time

    Job DescriptionPW Construction seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects across Kent and London.This is a full-time position that requires the ideal candidate to have several years of experience in contract management, specifically in Mechanical and Plumbing installations.The successful candidate will hold a Black CSCS card and...

  • Senior Project Manager

    3 months ago

    Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom beBee Professionals Full time £60,000 - £80,000

    Senior Project ManagerWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects in Maidstone, United Kingdom. As a key member of our team, you will oversee the planning, execution, and completion of high-profile projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.Key Responsibilities:Manage the full lifecycle of...

  • Project Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Uk Power Networks Full time

    80011 - Project ManagerThis Project Manager - SPN will report to the Programme Manager and will work within Invest Delivery - Capital Programme based in our Maidstone / Canterbury office.You will be a permanent employee.You will attract a salary of £76,229 + car/allowance and a bonus of 3%.This role can also offer blended working after probationary period...

  • Project Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Uk Power Networks Full time

    80011 - Project ManagerThis Project Manager - SPN will report to the Programme Manager and will work within Invest Delivery - Capital Programme based in our Maidstone  / Canterbury  office.You will be a permanent employee.You will attract a salary of 76,229 + car/allowance and a bonus of 3%.This role can also offer blended working after probationary period...

  • Project Development Manager

    1 week ago

    Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Full time

    Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a motivated Project Development Manager to join their team in Maidstone.The successful candidate will have experience in managing large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion and exceeding client expectations.A salary of £60,000 - £75,000 per annum is available for this position.Job Description:As a Project...

  • Project Management Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Fawkes & Reece South Full time

    Job Title: Project Management SpecialistFawkes & Reece South, a leading National Civil Engineering Contractor, is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead their Marine Civil Engineering Projects team. With planned growth and recent award of £11m projects on the Thames, this role offers a fantastic opportunity for career advancement in a dynamic...

  • Senior Project Manager

    5 days ago

    Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Carrington West Full time

    About the Role:Carrington West seeks a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of diverse construction infrastructure projects across the South and South East of the UK.The ideal candidate will have significant experience managing complex projects, with a strong understanding of industry processes and a background in Highways/Construction, Rail,...

  • Project Manager Specialist

    1 week ago

    Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Carrington West Full time

    Job SummaryAn exceptional opportunity exists for a seasoned Senior Project/Contract Manager to join Carrington West's dynamic and expanding Construction and Infrastructure business. The role involves supporting clients in delivering diverse construction infrastructure projects and programmes across the South and South East of the UK.Key...

  • Project Management Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Rise Technical Recruitment Limited Full time

    **Job Title:** Project Management Specialist• Company Overview:We are an engineering, procurement & construction specialist within the Renewables sector, with a presence across the world. With major Solar farm developments across the UK.• Salary: £50,000 - £58,000 + Car Allowance (£500 p/m) + Bonus (10%) + Healthcare + Holidays (28 plus banks)• Job...

  • Project Development Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Rise Technical Recruitment Limited Full time

    About the RoleThis is a unique opportunity to become part of a global leader in the energy sector. As a Construction Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the feasibility, technical and financial project management of solar EPC development projects from conception to completion.You will manage several Utility Scale Solar projects across the...

  • Interim Project Manager

    2 days ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Detail2Recruitment Full time

    **Interim Project Manager - FMCG - Day Rate + Expenses** **About the Company** We have a fantastic opportunity for an Interim Project Manager to join a high volume food manufacturing company. Our client is a well established employer with a multi million investment plant. The project will involve end - end management of a new line installs, removal of old...

  • Mechanical Project Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Velocity have partnered up with a leading M&E contractor who are looking for a Mechanical Project Manager based in Kent. The client provides managed mechanical and electrical services for the construction industry, across the UK with experience in multiple sectors from commercial, retail and residential, to defence and specialist projects. Key...

  • Mechanical Project Manager

    5 days ago

    Maidstone, United Kingdom Velocity Recruitment Full time

    Velocity have partnered up with a leading M&E contractor who are looking for a Mechanical Project Manager based in Kent. The client provides managed mechanical and electrical services for the construction industry, across the UK with experience in multiple sectors from commercial, retail and residential, to defence and specialist projects. Key...