Major Projects Manager

VolkerWessels UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Major Projects Manager to oversee complex traffic management projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead high-value initiatives while fostering collaborative relationships with clients. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive knowledge of the traffic management industry and proven project management skills to drive efficiency and innovation. Join a forward-thinking company that values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, private medical care, and training opportunities. If you're ready to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave plus an extra day off on your birthday

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Shopping and restaurant vouchers

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced maternity benefits

24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing major projects with strong analytical skills.
• Financial acumen to manage budgets and effective delivery of operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage large scale projects from inception to completion.
• Ensure alignment with business strategy and commitments.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Financial Acumen

Traffic Management Operations

Coordination Skills

Drive and Determination

Education

NHSS 12 A/B qualified

IHE certificate in Temporary Traffic Management

First Aid Training

SMSTS

Tools

NEC Contract Knowledge

Job description

VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.

We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.

We have a superb opportunity for a Major Projects Manager to join our Traffic Management business.

The Major Projects Manager is responsible for managing large scale/high value/technically complex projects from inception to completion, while remaining aligned with the strategy, commitments and goals of the business.

This role can be based from any of our depots, in the South of England.

About you

Proven experience managing Major Projects:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Financial acumen to manage proposed budgets
• Working knowledge of the NEC (and its relevant options) form of contract
• Proven track record in effective management and delivery of Traffic Management operations.
• Strong co-ordination and experience of Traffic Management activities on high profile networks
• Drive and determination to make a difference.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Traffic Management industry, clients, suppliers, materials and practices.
• NHSS 12 A/B qualified (ideally TMF and TSCO)
• IHE certificate in Temporary Traffic Management (desirable)
• First Aid Training
• SMSTS

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work for us?

VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities - comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail].

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to [e-mail].

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.