Senior Infrastructure Project Manager
CV-LibraryCambridgepermanentPosted: 18 March 2026
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Senior Project Manager – Infrastructure
Cambridge / East of England | Hybrid Working
£80,000 - £90,000 + Benefits
The Opportunity
We are supporting a growing consultancy in appointing a Senior Project Manager to support a strong pipeline of work across Cambridge, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire.
This role sits at the front end of major infrastructure schemes, with a particular focus on highways and transport programmes.
You will play a key role in shaping projects from concept and feasibility stages, supporting local authorities in progressing schemes through approval and into delivery.
What You’ll Be Doing
Acting as an embedded client-side Project Manager
Supporting schemes through concept, feasibility, and GRIP stages
Working closely with:
Local authorities
Combined authorities
Transport bodies.
Supporting business case development and navigating approval processes
Managing complex stakeholder environments
Supporting relationship development and opportunity generation (approx. 20%)
What We’re Looking For
Essential Experience
Degree qualified in a relevant discipline.
Chartered status (CEng or ChPP)
Proven experience in a client-side Project Manager capacity
Strong background in infrastructure / highways / transport projects
Experience contributing to early-stage scheme development!
NEC4 contract knowledge (desirable)
Key Attributes
Strong relationship builder within local authority environments
Comfortable influencing stakeholders and shaping outcomes.
Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to identify opportunities.
Self-sufficient, proactive and commercially aware
Why Join?
Opportunity to influence major infrastructure schemes from inception
Work within a growing, agile consultancy environment.
High level of autonomy and trust
Exposure to complex, high-value transport programmes
Ongoing professional development and NEC4 training
Working Arrangements
Flexible, hybrid working
Travel across the East of England
Birmingham office attendance approx. 1–2 days per week
Senior Project Manager – Infrastructure
Cambridge / East of England | Hybrid Working
£80,000 - £90,000 + Benefits
The Opportunity
We are supporting a growing consultancy in appointing a Senior Project Manager to support a strong pipeline of work across Cambridge, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire.
This role sits at the front end of major infrastructure schemes, with a particular focus on highways and transport programmes.
You will play a key role in shaping projects from concept and feasibility stages, supporting local authorities in progressing schemes through approval and into delivery.
What You’ll Be Doing
Acting as an embedded client-side Project Manager
Supporting schemes through concept, feasibility, and GRIP stages
Working closely with:
Local authorities
Combined authorities
Transport bodies.
Supporting business case development and navigating approval processes
Managing complex stakeholder environments
Supporting relationship development and opportunity generation (approx. 20%)
What We’re Looking For
Essential Experience
Degree qualified in a relevant discipline.
Chartered status (CEng or ChPP)
Proven experience in a client-side Project Manager capacity
Strong background in infrastructure / highways / transport projects
Experience contributing to early-stage scheme development!
NEC4 contract knowledge (desirable)
Key Attributes
Strong relationship builder within local authority environments
Comfortable influencing stakeholders and shaping outcomes.
Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to identify opportunities.
Self-sufficient, proactive and commercially aware
Why Join?
Opportunity to influence major infrastructure schemes from inception
Work within a growing, agile consultancy environment.
High level of autonomy and trust
Exposure to complex, high-value transport programmes
Ongoing professional development and NEC4 training
Working Arrangements
Flexible, hybrid working
Travel across the East of England
Birmingham office attendance approx. 1–2 days per week