Ready to impact essential local infrastructure? I am partnering with a leading international infrastructure group who are leading the transformation of our industry to meet the challenges of the future to secure a talented Senior Project Manager. If you are passionate about safe, right-first-time delivery and driving on-site continuous improvement for critical highway schemes, let's talk.

The Role & Offer

• Contract: 6 months, with the potential to be extended.

• Rate: £70 per hour, umbrella inside IR35.

• Location: East Sussex.

• Hours: Full-time, primarily day shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate highways project works from initial planning through to completion.

• Set operatives, gangs, and subcontractors to work safely, providing clear task briefings, reviewing RAMS, and implementing rigorous risk and permit controls.

• Coordinate labour, plant, materials, traffic management, access, and utilities interfaces to achieve short-term delivery plans.

• Lead quality checks, manage hold points and inspection records, and ensure all works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.

• Act as a guide and mentor to newer project managers on-site

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience supervising site teams or subcontractors in highways, civils, utilities, public realm, or similar infrastructure environments.

• Strong practical knowledge of highways construction, including excavation, reinstatement, surfacing, kerbing, paving, drainage, and street furniture.

• A strong portfolio of work experience is required, and being chartered in civil engineering or project management is highly desirable.

• Experience working in a live public highway environment where customer impact and stakeholder confidence are paramount.

• Essential Qualifications:

  • SSSTS or SMSTS 

  • A valid CSCS card aligned to the supervisory role.

  • NRSWA Supervisor accreditation

  • EUSR Safe Digging / Avoiding Underground Services 

  • First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid training.

  • Full UK driving licence

Are you ready to take the next step in your construction management career with a tier-one client? Please submit your latest CV and portfolio of work experience today to discuss this opportunity further.