Project Manager - Highways

Your New Role 

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Project Manager – Highways to join our NMC North East account in Perth. This is a hybrid role, offering you flexibility to work between the office and home. 

NMC NE is working in partnership with Transport Scotland Northeast since August 2022, with an increased focus on supporting the creation of sustainable futures for communities, together we will achieve net zero targets and improve the customer experience. 

Covering 593Km of network, we provide routine highways, bridges and structure maintenance as well as designing and managing road safety schemes. 

By ensuring our roads and highways are well-maintained through all-weather seasons and traffic incidents, we aim to create well-functioning, safe spaces which minimise disruption, keep people moving and support thriving communities. 

The standard hours of work are Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week.

The Project Manager (Highways) is responsible for overseeing the planning, design, and execution of all Routine Budget schemes for the NMC NE Unit as part of the Network Team. A key aspect of this role is to manage both Client and Amey expectations regarding delivery of the annual routine works programme. The role is Client and Public facing to address issues raised for the Southern area of the trunk road network within the NE Unit (A9, A92, A972, A90 to Stonehaven and M90).

You will be responsible for: 

• Providing a one point contact with Client Area Manager
• To demonstrate and promote a culture of route ownership and pride in the Network
• To identify and implement routine and cyclic maintenance works and programmes
• Liaison with other teams within Contract
• To provide an effective liaison point with all other outside agencies
• To encourage development of team members
• Drive efficiencies within team
• Manage design team involvement in design of routine maintenance works. 
• The efficient management of area network team
• Ensuring compliance with procedures and direction of Core Management Team
• The maintenance and improvement of the network in accordance with policies and requirements
• Road space management and implementation of appropriate mitigation measures
• Implement an effective partnering relationship with in-house teams, contractors and clients
• Comply with relevant health & safety legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations
• Comply with the Integrated Management System

Ideally you will have previous experience working on a trunk road maintenance Contract or having successfully fulfilled a role of a similar nature would be advantageous.

What we can offer you 

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan 
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to  
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays 
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership  
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers 
• Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives 
• Company Car / Car allowance  

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!