Project Manager

Project Manager – Infrastructure

Location: Ipswitch
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of a major infrastructure project in Ipswitch.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will take full responsibility for the planning, execution, and delivery of the project, ensuring it is completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing civil engineering contractor delivering complex infrastructure schemes across the South East.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall delivery of the project from commencement through to completion.
• Manage site teams, Site Agents, Engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Develop and monitor project programmes, identifying and mitigating risks to delivery.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, cost reporting, and commercial performance.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, statutory authorities, and key stakeholders.
• Chair progress meetings and provide regular project reporting to senior management.
• Oversee procurement, resource planning, and subcontractor management.
• Ensure contractual obligations are met and support the management of NEC contracts.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote best practice across the project.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• SMSTS.
• CSCS Card (Manager Level).
• First Aid at Work.

Desirable

• Membership of a relevant professional body (ICE, CIOB, or equivalent).
• Temporary Works Coordinator qualification.
• Experience working on local authority or National Highways frameworks.
• Knowledge of project management software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Pension scheme.
• Annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private healthcare (where applicable).
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.
• Opportunity to lead a flagship infrastructure project with a well-established and growing contractor.

If you have a strong background in delivering complex infrastructure projects and are looking to join a forward-thinking contractor with an excellent pipeline of work, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience.