Contract

Project Manager

RGB Recruitment
Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3NF
money-bag Negotiable PAYE Umbrella day rate depending on experience.
Posted: 29 June 2026 (3 weeks ago)
Closing date: 29 July 2026
Ref: 60285599

About the Role

The Project Manager role in Ipswich is offered on a contract basis by a well-established civil engineering contractor. Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will oversee multiple civil engineering schemes from pre-construction to completion. Responsibilities include managing project delivery, ensuring adherence to budgets, programmes, and quality standards. This position requires a strong background in infrastructure or environmental projects, with key skills in leadership, stakeholder coordination, and health and safety compliance. The negotiable PAYE Umbrella day rate reflects your experience. This contract offers long-term stability within a business holding a robust order book, providing the chance to lead impactful community-based schemes.

Project Manager
Ipswich
Negotiable PAYE Umbrella day rate depending on experience.
A well-established Civil Engineering Contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their growing team on a contract basis on a project in Ipswich.
With a strong order book of secured infrastructure and environmental improvement projects across the South West, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business that offers long-term career stability, a supportive management structure and the chance to lead schemes that make a real impact within local communities.
The Role
Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to completion.
Key responsibilities will include:

  • Managing projects safely, on programme and within budget
  • Leading Site Agents, Engineers, Supervisors and subcontractors
  • Developing and maintaining project programmes
  • Managing client relationships and attending progress meetings
  • Overseeing quality assurance, ITPs and project documentation
  • Monitoring project performance, risks and opportunities
  • Working closely with commercial teams to ensure effective cost control
  • Coordinating design, temporary works and construction activities
  • Ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards

Requirements
  • Previous experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering
  • Strong background delivering infrastructure, flood alleviation, earthworks, drainage, highways or environmental projects
  • Experience managing projects under NEC contracts
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
  • Commercial awareness and programme management experience
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and project teams

Qualifications
  • HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
  • SMSTS
  • CSCS Card
  • First Aid at Work

This is a fantastic opportunity for an established Project Manager or an ambitious Site Agent looking for a new contract to start over the next couple of weeks.
For more information, please contact Laura Stephenson at RGB Recruitment:
RGB Recruitment Ltd acts as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers.

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