Highway Project Manager

Programme and Project Management: Work to recognised programme and project management standards (Prince 2 and Managing Successful Programmes or equivalent) and to the council's own project management requirements. Direct and monitor staff in the completion of work packages. Manage external consultants, as well as project staff to ensure targets are achieved.
Financial Control: Prepare estimates, monitor and review project costs to ensure completion within agreed budgets. Achieve required level of quality and ensure value for money. Agree final measures and payments.
Scheme Implementation: To provide successful programme and project management throughout the life of a project from implementation through to and including construction. To ensure design and construction works are to programme, within project budget and that risks and benefits are appropriately managed and tracked. Manage the preparation and assessment of tenders and contract documents with support from legal, procurement, financial and technical teams. To appoint and manage contractors. Work closely with the relevant technical teams to develop and deliver projects in accordance with the PID. Produce and maintain accurately the Project Initiation Documents (mandate, business case, programme, risk register, budget etc.)
Communication: To represent the team at meetings, to assist and carry out consultations on scheme proposals and to advise members as necessary. To liaise with the project client, project team, consultants and the general public. To prepare reports (including regular reports to the Project Board) as required. Liaise with other departments, such as the Highways Maintenance PFI team, to ensure that the project interlinks as seamlessly as possible with the existing highway network. Have strong links with internal and external stakeholders such as external funders and various government departments. Ensure design works and construction of works are to programme and within project budget.