Project Manager – Street Lighting & Civils

Role: Freelance Project Manager – Street Lighting & Civils

Location: M25 (GU23)

Duration: Until the end of January 2026 

Rate: £500 per day CIS

Contract: Temporary, Monday to Friday, 50 hours per week plus weekend work

Overview:

We're seeking experienced Project Managers to support a major highways improvement scheme around M25 Junction 10, part of a large-scale infrastructure project.

The role will primarily focus on street lighting and terminations, but with oversight across a wider civils and highways work package. The successful candidate will manage site teams, ensure safe and efficient delivery, and liaise closely with the principal contractor and stakeholders throughout the project.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the delivery of street lighting and termination works within a live highways environment
Manage teams and subcontractors to ensure compliance with programme, quality, and safety requirements
Coordinate with the principal contractor, client representatives, and highways authorities
Provide site leadership across wider civils/highways elements beyond the lighting scope
Ensure all works are delivered in line with H&S, environmental, and traffic management standards

Requirements:

Proven experience managing street lighting, electrical, civils, or highways projects
Strong understanding of street lighting terminations and associated electrical works
Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills
Comfortable working in a live highways environment and overseeing multiple workstreams
Willingness to work weekends

Essential Certifications:

Black ECS or CSCS Card
SMSTS
HERS Card
Highways Passport
NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
G39 – Highway Electrical Safety
EUSR Category 1 & 2
Safety Critical Medical

Additional Info:

Teams interview and an Induction with the principal contractor will be required prior to starting.

To apply for this role, please send your CV to (url removed)