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Contract

Senior Project Manager

Carrington West
Suffolk
money-bag £500 - £550/day
Posted: 10 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 09 August 2026
Ref: 225354446

Senior Project Manager - Civil Engineering
Location: Site-Based - Suffolk
Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure


Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of major earthworks and drainage packages on large-scale civil engineering projects. This is a site-based leadership role responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of works, while maintaining programme, commercial and operational performance.
 
Key Responsibilities
·Lead the delivery of earthworks, groundworks and drainage packages.
·Manage Site Managers, Site Agents, Engineers and Supervisors across multiple work fronts.
·Drive programme performance, productivity and quality on site.
·Manage NEC contracts, including Early Warnings and Compensation Events.
·Work closely with commercial and planning teams to manage costs, programme and project risks.
·Oversee subcontractor performance and supply chain coordination.
·Champion health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
·Build strong relationships with clients and key project stakeholders.
 
Requirements
·Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
·Strong background in earthworks, bulk excavation, groundworks and drainage.
·Experience delivering projects under NEC contracts.
·Excellent leadership, commercial and stakeholder management skills.
·Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (preferred).
·SMSTS and CSCS Black Card.
 
 
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this job technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for jobs very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current job for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Parking professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 70+ years'' experience in this market. Please call Jay at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
 
 

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