Project Manager - #2195041

Project Manager

Location: Liverpool (hybrid)

Sector: Highways, Transport & Local Authority

Team: Transport & Infrastructure

Big enough to deliver, small enough to care

At CPC Project Services, we’re an award-winning, independent Project Management and Cost Consultancy with over 36 years’ experience delivering high-quality projects across infrastructure, property and transformational change.

Since becoming employee-owned in 2024, we’ve placed our people at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is built on ownership, pride and genuine motivation, creating an environment where you can grow, be recognised for your contributions and help shape the future of the company, all while enjoying long-term stability.

With a clear vision to reach £110m turnover by 2033, our Transport & Infrastructure team in North West is growing and this is a brilliant time to get on board!

We’ve recently moved into a fantastic new, larger office in the Edward Pavilion on the Royal Albert Dock. With exposed brick and quirky features, it’s a great place to work.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Project Manager to join our Liverpool team, working closely with major local authority clients to deliver exciting highway and infrastructure schemes across the region, taking schemes from design through to construction.

This is work you can see. The projects you lead will shape how people travel around Liverpool and the wider region every day, and you’ll be right at the centre of it, working with elected members, stakeholders, local communities and contractors to get great schemes delivered.

You’ll take ownership of complex projects with minimal senior supervision, while also helping to develop the next generation of talent in the team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading highway and infrastructure projects through the design and construction stages, using APM methodology
• Producing and maintaining a Project Management Plan throughout the project lifecycle
• Actively managing risk, budgets and variations, ensuring any changes to scope are properly controlled and authorised before work goes ahead
• Leading the production of project deliverables, including reports, presentations, cost reports, minutes and value for money statements
• Preparing and presenting Full Business Case reports to elected members and stakeholders
• Ensuring projects comply with local authority governance and procurement processes
• Leading multi-disciplinary project teams and ensuring designs meet DMRB and other relevant highway standards
• Managing contractors and the commercial detail of projects delivered under NEC forms of contract
• Chairing project meetings, running public consultations and presenting to the public, stakeholders and elected members
• Contributing to bids, tenders and project case studies
• Following CPC’s quality management processes

About You

• Experience managing highways, transport or infrastructure projects, ideally for or within a local authority, with a track record of successful delivery
• A good understanding of local authority governance, procurement and business case processes (not essential)
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts (accreditation is a bonus but not essential)
• Strong planning, cost and programme management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines
• A confident communicator who’s comfortable chairing meetings and presenting to stakeholders
• Degree qualified (or equivalent)
• APM PMQ or equivalent, and membership of a relevant professional body such as APM, ICE or CIOB (or working towards)

Benefits

At CPC Project Services, we offer more than just a competitive salary. We provide a benefits package that supports you both at work and beyond. Some highlights include:

• Private healthcare for you and your family (including dental and optical)
• Private pension scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Travel insurance (including winter sports) for you, your partner and dependants
• Support with professional memberships and ongoing training

We also believe great work deserves recognition. That’s why we offer a bonus and annual salary reviews, ensuring your contribution is recognised as we achieve our goals together.

Diversity & Inclusion

CPC is an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for professional growth and development.

Polite Notice to Recruitment Agencies

We are not seeking external recruitment support at this time. Speculative CVs will not be considered.

Ready to Make Your Mark on Liverpool?

If you’re a Project Manager looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat about the role and life at CPC.