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Major Projects Lead
- Posted 25 February 2026
- Salary £450 - 500 per day
- LocationGreater London
- Job type Contract - Full Time
- Job duration6 Months
- Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
- ReferenceJO0000064799
Job description
An opportunity has arisen for a Project Lead/Senior Project Manager with experience in Major Projects within Highways and Transport to join a client in London on contract basis. You will be responsible for the delivery of major infrastructure schemes across the area as well as design management, feasibility reports, stakeholder management and works implementation. Other duties include cost reporting, tender procurement, community engagement, public liaison and consultant management.
This is a full-time contract position. The rate on offer is £450 - £500 per day - negotiable for the right candidate and dependant on experience. Flexible working and working from home arrangements are available.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Managing a range of high profile highways, transport and public realm projects
- Delivering a range of cycling, walking and traffic programmes to encourage active / sustainable travel across the area
- Overseeing the work carried out by the designated design consultant and the contractor
- Ensuring the schemes are delivered to a high standard and within budget
Previous experience in Transport, Public Realm or Highways is essential for this role. Carrington West are also looking for Engineers and Technicians with similar backgrounds across the South of UK - please get in touch to find out more.
For a full description and further information on the role, please call Ilya Donets at Carrington West on 02393 876028 or email ilya.donets@carringtonwest.com
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 25+ years experience in this market. Please call Ilya at Carrington West on 02393 876028 for more information.
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