Highways Project Managers (2 roles) Industry: Local Authority Location: Newport, Isle of Wight (hybrid, required to be on the Island twice per month) Hours: 37 hours per week Days: Monday - FRiday Duration: from 15th December, for approx. 24 weeks, whilst recruiting permanently Duties: Projects will include: DfT Safer Roads scheme Active travel schemes linked to Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIP) Equalities Act and Pedestrian Improvements Surface Water Drainage Schemes Schemes related to the active landslip area in and around the South Wight. Duties to include To establish appropriate project governance and produce the clear and concise documentation for reporting into the relevant boards and committees. To facilitate and support co-operative and partnership working with communities, partners and stakeholders Ensure that all stakeholders are identified and managed effectively, ensuring that there is regular engagement with them To commission client appropriate professional services and developer contracts as necessary To make decisions on delivery; managing the risk to the council and providing guidance to key strategic decision-makers To add value to projects and the wider corporate approach to regeneration To oversee and direct projects from conception to completion, managing project plans, delivery and budgets To be responsible for the quality assurance and overall integrity of projects and programmes within the highways capital programme. Bring signifi