Portfolio Manager, Highways
We are seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager, Highways, to lead the strategic development, management and delivery of a diverse highways investment portfolio. The role will provide clear direction across major programmes, maintenance schemes and improvement projects, ensuring that priorities are aligned with corporate objectives, transport strategies, available funding and customer needs. You will oversee the full portfolio lifecycle, from business case development and investment planning through to delivery, review and benefits realisation.
Key responsibilities will include establishing effective governance, reporting and assurance arrangements; maintaining accurate portfolio plans, budgets, forecasts, risk registers and performance information; and ensuring that projects are appropriately prioritised, resourced and controlled. You will work closely with project and programme managers, technical specialists, finance and procurement colleagues, contractors, consultants and external partners to resolve issues, manage dependencies and support timely decision-making. The role will also involve monitoring delivery against agreed scope, cost, quality, safety and timescale requirements, while promoting continuous improvement and consistent project management standards.
You will bring substantial experience of managing complex infrastructure, highways or transport portfolios, ideally within a public-sector, regulated or similarly accountable environment. A strong understanding of asset management, capital investment, highway maintenance, construction delivery, commercial management and relevant statutory requirements is essential. You will be confident interpreting financial and performance data, assessing risk and presenting clear recommendations to senior stakeholders and governance boards. Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills are required, together with the ability to build effective relationships and lead through change. A relevant professional qualification in project, programme, portfolio, engineering, transport or asset management would be advantageous. The successful candidate will be organised, analytical and delivery-focused, with the judgement to balance competing priorities and the leadership capability to create a collaborative, accountable and high-performing portfolio environment.
Portfolio Manager, Highways
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