Senior Project Manager

Location: Saxmundham
Contract Type: Temp-Perm
Hours: 45 hours per week

Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with extensive civil engineering expertise to lead and manage complex infrastructure projects. The role requires strong leadership in delivering heavy civil engineering works, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. A key aspect of this position is effective stakeholder engagement, maintaining excellent relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will oversee all phases from design and preconstruction through to construction and handover, managing resources, programmes, risk, and commercial performance. This role demands a proactive approach to problem-solving, cost control, and continuous improvement, with a focus on driving project success and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities
Lead project delivery from design through to completion, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and company procedures
Produce and manage financial forecasts, cost control, and monthly performance reporting
Develop and maintain construction programmes and resource plans
Chair site and stakeholder meetings, ensuring clear communication and accurate record keeping
Manage and coordinate site investigations, subcontractors, and supply chain partners
Prepare estimates for additional works and support tendering activities
Drive health, safety, and environmental compliance, setting high standards of leadership in HSE practices
Manage quality assurance processes, including Inspection and Test Plans and as-built documentation
Maintain strong stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment of project objectives and expectations
Foster a collaborative team environment and support staff development
Skills
Extensive civil engineering project management experience, particularly in heavy civils, highways & infrastructure.
Strong stakeholder engagement and client relationship management
Proven ability to manage direct labour and subcontractors
Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills
Sound commercial awareness and cost control expertise
Proficient in programme and risk management
Ability to challenge designs and resolve complex problems
Experience with contract management, preferably NEC contracts
Strong planning and organisational skills
Ability to work independently and deliver projects with minimal supervision
Software/Tools
Primavera P6 or equivalent project management software
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Certifications & Standards
Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent
CSCS Manager’s Card (Black Card)
SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
NEBOSH Construction Certificate (preferred)
Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) certification (preferred)
Knowledge of NEC contracts, including Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms