Highways NEC Project Manager

Highways NEC Project Manager

Manchester (Hybrid)

£65,000-£75,000 (Depending on experience)

Our client is growing their project delivery team in the Northwest and are looking for a Senior Project Manager to support a strong pipeline of major infrastructure work particularly across transport.

You’ll be working on complex, high-value projects alongside a mix of technical specialists, consultants and client teams. The role offers plenty of scope to take ownership, build relationships, and develop your career within a supportive, delivery-focused environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing projects from early stages through to delivery
• Supporting clients with cost, programme, risk and overall project performance
• Coordinating multi-disciplinary teams
• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Producing regular project reporting (programmes, risks, progress updates)
• Putting in place clear communication structures across teams
• Developing delivery plans and keeping projects on track
• Looking for ways to improve how things are done

What we’re looking for

• Experience in infrastructure or transport projects
• Good understanding of project management principles and delivery
• Experience across pre and post contract stages
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts (formal accreditation helpful, not essential)
• Comfortable managing stakeholders and competing priorities
• Clear, confident communication skills
• Working towards or already chartered (APM, RICS or similar)

What you’ll get

• Flexible / hybrid working as standard
• A steady pipeline of interesting, complex projects
• Support with development and chartership
• A collaborative, down-to-earth team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Other info

Some roles may require UK security clearance, depending on the project.

We’re keen to hear from people from a range of backgrounds and experience levels if you’re not sure you tick every box, it’s still worth a conversation so contact Calum French on Linkedin for more information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.