Project Manager - Highways

The M25 is one of our Flagship projects in the UK! It is the most used part of the UK Strategic Road Network with it seeing over 200,000 vehicles per day and it’s a critical infrastructure asset for personal and goods vehicles into and around our capital. The network includes around 800 structures and 5 tunnels, so it requires high levels of performance, constant improvement and repairs to keep it operating smoothly.We’ve formed a Joint Venture project called Connect Plus Services (CPS) to work with our partners to widen, operate and maintain the M25 under a 30-year contract and we are looking for a Project Manager to lead on renewal and/or improvement projects from conception to close out, maintaining the critical assets across the Dartford Crossing: Queen Elizabeth ll bridge, West & East tunnels. Key Responsibilities:Responsible for a number of projects at different stages of the project lifecycleWithin each project responsibility forEnd to end management of the project, to include scheme development and engagement through the life of the project with the asset team, designers, sub-consultants, construction team and contractorsLiaise with key internal and external stakeholders to include but not limited to Planner, Construction Manager, Project QS, Asset and Designers.Management of the P6 programme with the planning team, including identification of critical path activitiesCommercial management of the project to include but not limited to cost plan, supply chain quotations, review and approval of invoices, forecasting, review of applications with the commercial teamCommission and manage internal and external resources in terms of quality, budget and programme.Lead on Gateways and collaborative cost reviews with the Client and project team. Adhere and apply the project governance procedure, including leading in presentations both virtual and in person with preparation of the supporting documentation to pass through project gatewaysRoutine reporting on project schedule / progress, risk and commercial status of the project internally and to the ClientEngage in the Collaborative M25 Community, including Balance Scorecards, forums and workshops as requiredSupport the delivery of the business’ Sustainability activities and business plan objectivesLive the Connect Plus Values Working arrangements Ability and willingness to travel to other offices for meetings on the network as and when requiredWorking onsite in the M25 Dartford officePeriodic requirement for site visits (night shift H&S audit)Full Driving License