Senior Project Manager (Highways)

Senior Project Manager (Highways)
Location: London
Rate: £350-£450 per day
Contract: interim/ongoing

Spencer Clarke Group are supporting a local authority to appoint a Senior Project Manager within their Capital Projects, Climate Change and Transport service, leading major highways and transport programmes.

You will take the lead on complex, high-value schemes across highways, transport, public realm and active travel, managing delivery from early feasibility and business case through design, consultation, approvals, procurement and construction. This is a senior role with significant responsibility for governance, funding, stakeholder management and political engagement.

Responsibilities include
* Leading major highways, transport, public realm and active travel projects through the full lifecycle from inception to delivery
* Developing business cases, delivery strategies, programmes, project plans and governance papers
* Managing project budgets, forecasts, funding conditions and financial reporting, including funding claims where required
* Overseeing risks, dependencies and performance across multiple workstreams, escalating issues appropriately
* Leading consultation and engagement with Members, residents, businesses and key external partners including TfL
* Commissioning and managing consultants and contractors, including briefs, scopes, procurement support and performance management
* Preparing and presenting reports and recommendations for senior officers and Member decision-making
* Providing senior leadership and support to other project staff and contributing to continuous improvement across the capital portfolio

About you
* Significant experience delivering major capital infrastructure, highways, transport or public realm programmes in a complex environment
* Proven track record managing projects end to end, including governance, procurement and implementation
* Strong experience managing politically sensitive projects and presenting to senior stakeholders and Members
* Confident managing substantial capital budgets and externally funded programmes
* Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience leading engagement and consultation
* Experience managing consultants, contractors and multi-disciplinary teams
* Strong project and programme management knowledge, including risk management and controls
* Relevant degree and/or project management qualification (PRINCE2, APM, MSP or equivalent) would be beneficial

How to Apply
Send your CV or get in touch with Cameron Nicholls at Spencer Clarke Group on 01772 954200 or