Project Manager

Project Manager

Suffolk
Competitive Salary / Day Rate (CIS Available) + Package

A leading civil engineering and rail contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to join a major long-term infrastructure project in Suffolk.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a significant new-build rail and heavy civils scheme, with a strong pipeline of additional infrastructure works secured beyond the initial project.

Accommodation/lodge and vehicle are provided, making this a fantastic opportunity for candidates based anywhere in the UK.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of a major civil engineering and rail infrastructure project, overseeing works from planning through to completion.

You will manage site teams, subcontractors and client relationships, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.

This is a long-term opportunity with future work already secured across additional civil engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of rail and civil engineering works
• Lead project teams and subcontractors on site
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget
• Develop and maintain project programmes
• Monitor project performance, costs and progress
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards
• Coordinate resources, materials and plant requirements
• Produce project reports and provide regular updates to senior management
• Drive quality and operational excellence throughout project delivery

About You

To be considered, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering, rail or infrastructure projects
• Strong earthworks and heavy civils experience
• Experience delivering rail-related projects
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and workstreams
• Strong commercial and programme awareness
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Rail industry experience
• PTS (not essential)
• SMSTS
• Experience working on major infrastructure projects

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary or day rate
• Company vehicle
• Accommodation/lodge provided
• Long-term secured project work
• Career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to work on a major UK infrastructure scheme

If you're an experienced Project Manager with a background in earthworks, heavy civils and rail projects, we'd love to hear from you.