Client Project Manager/ Project Officer - Outside IR35

Our client is seeking a Client Project Manager / Project Officer to support the delivery of highways, transport, public realm and infrastructure projects within an Engineering Services consultancy function. This contract role is based from the Winchester offices, with hybrid working, regular meetings and occasional visits to live project sites.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the project management of engineering design and construction commissions through development, design, procurement and implementation stages

Act as project lead for multidisciplinary teams, consultants and contractors delivering highways, transport, public realm and infrastructure projects

Develop and maintain project programmes, delivery plans, budgets, risk registers and governance documentation

Prepare project dashboards, reports and briefing materials to support governance, approvals and effective decision-making

Manage project resources, budgets and financial performance in line with approved funding allocations

Identify, manage and report project risks, issues, dependencies and opportunities, implementing mitigation measures where required

Coordinate a portfolio of commissions, managing priorities, project teams and delivery partners to meet demanding timescales

Support project management best practice, governance processes and capability development by mentoring Project Officers and other colleagues

Job

Requirements

Degree-level qualification, or equivalent experience, in Project Management, Engineering, Construction or a related discipline

Experience delivering highways, transport, infrastructure, public realm or engineering projects

Demonstrable experience managing engineering design and construction commissions throughout the full project lifecycle

Strong programme and project management skills, including governance, risk management, budget management and performance reporting

Proven expertise using Microsoft Project to develop, manage, optimise and analyse project and programme schedules

Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, consultants and contractors within a client-side or consultancy environment

Good knowledge of highway, transport and engineering standards, design processes and industry best practice

Excellent written, verbal, negotiation and relationship management skills, together with a recognised project management qualification

Working Arrangements:

Rolling contract working 37 hours per week

Hybrid working arrangement with contractual attendance at the Winchester offices

Regular meetings and occasional visits to live project sites

Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities and challenging delivery timescales

Full driving licence and access to a car required to fulfil the travel

requirements of the role

If you are an experienced highways project professional with strong client-side project management, engineering and construction expertise, apply now to support the successful delivery of important infrastructure commissions