Interim Project Manager

Job description

Starfish Search is supporting a London Borough to appoint an Interim Project Manager.

This is a key technical and project leadership role within Highway Operations, responsible for delivering complex public realm and highways schemes. The postholder will lead end-to-end project delivery across a diverse portfolio including highways, drainage, traffic engineering, structures and road safety.

You will play a critical role in ensuring high-quality, compliant and efficient delivery of infrastructure projects, working closely with internal stakeholders, contractors and the public.

You will:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of highways projects
• Manage project programmes, risks and resources
• Oversee contractors, ensuring quality and compliance
• Provide technical advice on highways engineering and traffic management
• Manage contracts, procurement and project budgets
• Engage effectively with stakeholders, members and residents

You will have:

• Proven experience delivering highways or public realm projects
• Strong knowledge of highways standards and relevant legislation
• Experience managing contractors and contracts within a public sector environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A relevant engineering qualification or equivalent experience

Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English