Project Manager - Waterways/Highways Schemes

Posted 20 August 2025
Salary £64000 - £74000 per annum
LocationCambridge
Job type Temporary
Sectors InfrastructureHighways
ReferenceBH-39205

Job description

People Group is recruiting a Project Manager from a contractor background to work on the Eastern Region on waterways, Flood Defence schemes, Navigation structures and Highways/ Road schemes. 

Key Accountabilities:
  • Management of site staff, operatives and sub-contractors
  • Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and Project Management plans
  • Understand tender allowances and monitor contract loss against agreed budgets
  • Preparing and monitoring programmes of work
  • Foster good relations and reputation with clients
  • Manage design coordination
  • Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors
  • Manage contracts to ensure timely and profitable completion of contracts
  • Supervise, mentor and assist in the career development of junior staff
 
Qualifications, Certifications and Experience required:
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Project Management role working for a main contractor.
  • Experience working within waterways, flood defence/ structures and highways/ road schemes.
  • HND/ HNC/ BEng or equivalent
  • Up-to-date SMSTS qualification and appropriate CSCS card
  • Must be happy to travel to site in Peterborough / Cambridge 5 days a week.
 
On offer is a salary of between £ 64,000 - £74,000 per annum, a Company Car, a pension, 25 days' holiday entitlement, and more.