Highways Project Manager
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £36.94 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Isle Of Wight, South East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Nations Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Job Category: Interims
Job location County Hall, High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1UD,
United Kingdom
Isle of Wight Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £36.94 per hour
Candidates will need to be on the Isle of Wight twice a month / regular monthly visits. Own transport useful but not essential.
ob Purpose
To support the Transport Strategy Manager in the development and delivery of a programme of local bus infrastructure schemes as part of the Isle of Wight Council’s allocation of the Department for Transport’s Bus Settlement Fund for 2025/26 onwards, with a value of circa £1.3m per annum for the term of the funding, based on the published Isle of Wight Bus Service Improvement and Delivery Plans.
This will include delivering and managing a portfolio of work packages, utilising robust project management approaches, engaging and managing multiple relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the local community and maintaining effective communication channels in support of the projects.
Job Context (key outputs of team / role to provide some specific examples of role profile accountabilities)
To develop a programme of bus infrastructure improvements, in line with the conditions of the funding and based upon the aspirations of the published Bus Service Improvement Plan, as well as the draft Island Transport Plan.
This will include (but not limited to), bus shelters, hard standings, accessibility improvements, real-time information systems, lighting and CCTV.
To work closely with the Transport Strategy Manager and Officer, on overall scope and approach, to ensure policy alignment, as well as assisting with establishing a local design standards.
To lead on the procurement and commissioning of the associated external suppliers and/or delivery contractors. Working closely with the Engineering and Commercial teams within Highways and Transportation
To establish appropriate project governance and produce the clear and concise documentation for reporting into the relevant boards and committees, in line with the Isle of Wight Councils Project Management Framework
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 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 Highways and Transportation
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 the overall programme.
Ensure that schemes align with latest national design standards in respect of accessibility and safety. And where possible national best practice.
Job location County Hall, High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1UD,
United Kingdom
Isle of Wight Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £36.94 per hour
Candidates will need to be on the Isle of Wight twice a month / regular monthly visits. Own transport useful but not essential.
ob Purpose
To support the Transport Strategy Manager in the development and delivery of a programme of local bus infrastructure schemes as part of the Isle of Wight Council’s allocation of the Department for Transport’s Bus Settlement Fund for 2025/26 onwards, with a value of circa £1.3m per annum for the term of the funding, based on the published Isle of Wight Bus Service Improvement and Delivery Plans.
This will include delivering and managing a portfolio of work packages, utilising robust project management approaches, engaging and managing multiple relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the local community and maintaining effective communication channels in support of the projects.
Job Context (key outputs of team / role to provide some specific examples of role profile accountabilities)
To develop a programme of bus infrastructure improvements, in line with the conditions of the funding and based upon the aspirations of the published Bus Service Improvement Plan, as well as the draft Island Transport Plan.
This will include (but not limited to), bus shelters, hard standings, accessibility improvements, real-time information systems, lighting and CCTV.
To work closely with the Transport Strategy Manager and Officer, on overall scope and approach, to ensure policy alignment, as well as assisting with establishing a local design standards.
To lead on the procurement and commissioning of the associated external suppliers and/or delivery contractors. Working closely with the Engineering and Commercial teams within Highways and Transportation
To establish appropriate project governance and produce the clear and concise documentation for reporting into the relevant boards and committees, in line with the Isle of Wight Councils Project Management Framework
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 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 Highways and Transportation
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 the overall programme.
Ensure that schemes align with latest national design standards in respect of accessibility and safety. And where possible national best practice.