Job Title: Project Manager
Location: South East (Kent/Sussex/Hampshire– site & hybrid mix)
Salary: £350 - £400 Outside IR35
An established civil engineering contractor is looking for a Project Manager to lead multiple small-to-medium highways projects ranging from£50k to £1meach. The company operates across multiple Highways Frameworks with a strong reputation for delivering works.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead delivery of 3–4 concurrent projects, from ECI through to completion
Client-facing role – manage relationships and represent the business professionally
Work closely with estimating and delivery teams on bids, pricing and risk/opportunity
Oversee subcontractors, site teams and progress reporting
Develop and manage baseline programmes using Microsoft Project
Ensure commercial and contractual responsibilities are met
Ideal Background:
Civil engineering background (highways, specifically within a framework environment)
Experience managing jobs between£50k–£2m
Strong Microsoft Project skills essential
Familiarity with public frameworks or client-side interaction (councils, National Highways)
Strong understanding of CDM 2015 regulations
Able to create and manage CPPs