Senior Project Manager (Highways)

at  Sweco UK

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Due to our strong current workload and future projects pipeline we are currently looking for a talented and motivated Senior Project Manager with a genuine passion for civil engineering and management of projects to join our Highways teams across the UK. This role is based in our Manchester office and can be flexible with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and the option of adjusted start and finish times.
Our highway engineering teams are recognised industry leaders and operate across several markets including the strategic road network, local roads and private developments through a series of investment programmes, professional service frameworks and bespoke project commissions. We work for a wide range of clients including national government agencies, local authorities, private developers and contractors. We use the latest design software and techniques to produce innovative, efficient and sustainable design solutions for our clients.

ABOUT US

Transforming society together, we’re planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.
Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.
We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients’ most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future.
Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE INVOLVE?

You will play a leading role in the delivery of highways and active travel projects within multidisciplinary design teams by working closely with our clients to understand their needs and ensuring they are met. You will be responsible for:

• The delivery of tasks and projects in accordance with the project programme.
• The monitoring and reporting of the project’s financial performance.
• Identification of risks and opportunities.
• Liaising with clients, regulators and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of project deliverables.
• Managing and mentoring colleagues.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU’LL POSSESS:

• Relevant post-qualification highways experience and a successful record of project delivery.
• Previous experience of providing project governance on infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of National Highways Project Control Framework (PCF).
• Knowledge and understanding of NEC4 Professional Services Contract (PSC).
• A relevant professional qualification e.g. IEng, CEng or Chartered Project Professional (or be working towards).
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop solutions.
• The ability to gain insight beyond a customer’s immediate need to identify opportunities that benefit the customer through meaningful and productive relationships.
  If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.
  Let’s transform society together at Sweco!