Project Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager \- Highways and Infrastructure to lead the successful delivery of a highways infrastructure project in Bristol. You will hold full responsibility for programme, cost, quality, and health \& safety, ensuring efficient delivery of highways and associated works while maintaining strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of delivering transportation infrastructure projects safely, on programme, and within budget


• Lead and coordinate site teams, including Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, and Foremen


• Oversee delivery of highways, roads, drainage, and associated utility works


• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and key stakeholders


• Chair progress meetings and provide clear, accurate reporting to senior leadership


• Plan and manage subcontractors, labour, plant, and materials in line with programme requirements


• Work closely with the commercial team to manage variations, valuations, and overall cost control


• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, particularly within live traffic environments


• Monitor programme performance and proactively manage risks, delays, and logistical challenges


• Drive efficient delivery in line with traffic management constraints and public interface requirements


• Complete company IT systems induction and training within the first 1–3 months

• Section 278 Works experience a Essential


• CITB SMSTS (5\-Day) or equivalent


• First Aid at Work certification


• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Site Manager within transportation infrastructure or highways projects


• Strong knowledge of highways construction, drainage, utilities, and traffic management


• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills


• Experience managing projects in live or public\-facing environments


• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage costs effectively


• Reliable, proactive, and solution\-focused approach


• Right to work in the UK

• Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management


• Experience delivering transportation infrastructure or highways projects valued at £5m\+


• NRSWA (Street Works) qualification

• Ongoing pipeline of transportation infrastructure and highways projects


• Opportunities for progression into senior management roles

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