Highways Project Manager
BBBH45381_1763995965
Posted: 24/11/2025
- Negotiable DOE
- Hampshire
- Contract
Interim Project Manager (Highways & Transport) - 2 Positions
Location: South Coast / Hybrid
Contract: 6 Months (Inside IR35)
Day Rate: TBC Dependent on Experience
Spencer Clarke Group are supporting a Local Authority on the South Coast to secure two Interim Project Managers to deliver a programme of travel, transport and highway infrastructure schemes forming part of a major capital investment programme. These are hands-on delivery roles requiring strong project leadership, excellent stakeholder management and experience delivering highways, transport, drainage or public realm schemes.
Working within the Capital Programme team, you will support the Service Director and Strategic Manager to scope, plan, coordinate and deliver a portfolio of infrastructure projects. You will establish and lead project governance, ensure robust reporting, manage complex stakeholder relationships and drive schemes through design and delivery stages.
Each of the two roles has its own specialist focus:
Role 1 - Transport & Pedestrian Improvements
- DfT Safer Roads Scheme
- Active Travel schemes linked to Local Cycling & Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIP)
Role 2 - Drainage & Landslip Schemes
- Surface water drainage schemes
- Engineering schemes connected to the active landslip areas
Requirements
- Proven track record delivering highways, transport, drainage or related infrastructure schemes.
- Strong project and programme management experience in a local authority or similar public-sector environment.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement, community liaison and partnership working.
- Ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of risk, governance, procurement and contract management.
- Relevant professional/technical background (engineering, project management, highways, transport, infrastructure).
How to Apply
If you're interested in applying, please apply now with your CV and contact Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on 01772 954200.
Joe O’Halloran
Lead Consultant