Senior Project Manager HS2 Two Positions West Hyde (Herts) to Aylesbury (Bucks), OR Greatworth to Southam, Warwickshire High Speed Two Ltd EKFB Main Works Civils Central Section Salary: £100,000 £111,578, potentially up to £120,000 + 12% Pension + Healthcare + 25 Days Holiday Progression: Head of Delivery £(Apply online only)k + package Locations: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire or Southam/Banbury, Warwickshire (3 days on site min) Programme: Major HS2 Main Works Civils delivery Long term opportunity HS2 programme will go 2037-39 The Opportunity This is a chance to join High Speed Two (HS2) directly as a Senior Project Manager at a pivotal stage of the UK's largest infrastructure programme. Two positions are available following the promotion of the existing Senior Project Managers into Head of Delivery roles giving you a genuine, proven route to the next level. You will report to a Head of Delivery and lead a team of around 4 5 Project Managers, with responsibility for approximately 30km of HS2 route and the delivery of the major civil engineering assets within your section. This isn't a role where you'll be managing a single package. You'll have oversight of a substantial section of railway, working across major earthworks, bridges, viaducts, green tunnels, highways and associated infrastructure. Detailed design is complete and the programme is now firmly in the delivery phase, with approximately three years of construction, completion and handover ahead. Two Opportunities NC2a South Aylesbury A key section of HS2 forming part of the programme's designated core test area. Major works include the Wendover Green Tunnel, Wendover North Cutting, Leather Lane Green Bridge and associated earthworks, landscaping and infrastructure. G2S Greatworth to Southam EKFB's northernmost section, covering major structures including the Chipping Warden and Greatworth Green Tunnels, 515m Edgcote Viaduct, Oxford Canal Viaduct, A423 Banbury Road Bridge, Ladbroke Cutting and Long Itchington Wood Tunnel. What You'll Do Lead and develop an integrated team of approximately 4 5 Project Managers. Take responsibility for delivery across your section of route. Drive progress with the main works contractor and supply chain. Resolve complex delivery issues and remove obstacles before they impact the programme. Manage interfaces between civils, rail systems, track, highways, utilities and Network Rail. Manage relationships with contractors, suppliers, local authorities, landowners and other stakeholders. Monitor programme, cost, productivity, quality and delivery performance. Review and challenge contractor programmes and construction methodologies. Identify and manage delivery risks, issues and opportunities. Ensure construction is delivered safely and in accordance with HS2 and CDM requirements. Lead the section through construction, completion, handover and transition towards railway systems and commissioning. What We're Looking For This is a delivery-focused Senior Project Manager role. We're looking for someone who understands how complex infrastructure gets built and who can bring contractors, suppliers and stakeholders together to keep delivery moving. Significant project or construction management experience on major infrastructure projects. Strong civil engineering delivery experience across heavy civils, rail, highways, tunnelling, nuclear or similarly complex environments. Experience working with NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts. Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and programme delivery. Ability to challenge contractor programmes and performance without needing to be a specialist planner. Proven contractor and supply-chain management experience. Experience leading integrated teams and managing complex interfaces. Strong stakeholder management skills across multiple organisations and competing requirements. Collaborative, confident and solutions-driven approach. Understanding of CDM within major construction projects. Experience monitoring cost, schedule, productivity and delivery performance. Client-side or consultancy experience would be advantageous. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between project sites. Why HS2? You will be joining at one of the most important points in the delivery of the railway with detailed design complete and major construction works still to be delivered. Your responsibility will extend beyond an individual project package. You'll lead a significant section of route, manage a team of Project Managers and work directly with the main contractor and wider HS2 organisation to get the railway built. The progression opportunity is genuine: the previous Senior Project Managers have already moved into Head of Delivery roles. And when this section is complete, HS2 has further major opportunities across stations and railway systems, with the wider programme continuing through to 2039. Package £100,000 £111,578 salary, potentially up to £120,000 depending on experience. 12% employer pension contribution. Private healthcare. 25 days holiday. Direct employment with High Speed Two Ltd. Progression to Head of Delivery circa £133,000 + package. If you're an experienced Senior Project Manager who enjoys leading teams, solving complex delivery challenges and seeing major infrastructure move from design into construction, this is an opportunity to take your career onto one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes.
09/09/2026
Full time
Senior Project Manager HS2 Two Positions West Hyde (Herts) to Aylesbury (Bucks), OR Greatworth to Southam, Warwickshire High Speed Two Ltd EKFB Main Works Civils Central Section Salary: £100,000 £111,578, potentially up to £120,000 + 12% Pension + Healthcare + 25 Days Holiday Progression: Head of Delivery £(Apply online only)k + package Locations: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire or Southam/Banbury, Warwickshire (3 days on site min) Programme: Major HS2 Main Works Civils delivery Long term opportunity HS2 programme will go 2037-39 The Opportunity This is a chance to join High Speed Two (HS2) directly as a Senior Project Manager at a pivotal stage of the UK's largest infrastructure programme. Two positions are available following the promotion of the existing Senior Project Managers into Head of Delivery roles giving you a genuine, proven route to the next level. You will report to a Head of Delivery and lead a team of around 4 5 Project Managers, with responsibility for approximately 30km of HS2 route and the delivery of the major civil engineering assets within your section. This isn't a role where you'll be managing a single package. You'll have oversight of a substantial section of railway, working across major earthworks, bridges, viaducts, green tunnels, highways and associated infrastructure. Detailed design is complete and the programme is now firmly in the delivery phase, with approximately three years of construction, completion and handover ahead. Two Opportunities NC2a South Aylesbury A key section of HS2 forming part of the programme's designated core test area. Major works include the Wendover Green Tunnel, Wendover North Cutting, Leather Lane Green Bridge and associated earthworks, landscaping and infrastructure. G2S Greatworth to Southam EKFB's northernmost section, covering major structures including the Chipping Warden and Greatworth Green Tunnels, 515m Edgcote Viaduct, Oxford Canal Viaduct, A423 Banbury Road Bridge, Ladbroke Cutting and Long Itchington Wood Tunnel. What You'll Do Lead and develop an integrated team of approximately 4 5 Project Managers. Take responsibility for delivery across your section of route. Drive progress with the main works contractor and supply chain. Resolve complex delivery issues and remove obstacles before they impact the programme. Manage interfaces between civils, rail systems, track, highways, utilities and Network Rail. Manage relationships with contractors, suppliers, local authorities, landowners and other stakeholders. Monitor programme, cost, productivity, quality and delivery performance. Review and challenge contractor programmes and construction methodologies. Identify and manage delivery risks, issues and opportunities. Ensure construction is delivered safely and in accordance with HS2 and CDM requirements. Lead the section through construction, completion, handover and transition towards railway systems and commissioning. What We're Looking For This is a delivery-focused Senior Project Manager role. We're looking for someone who understands how complex infrastructure gets built and who can bring contractors, suppliers and stakeholders together to keep delivery moving. Significant project or construction management experience on major infrastructure projects. Strong civil engineering delivery experience across heavy civils, rail, highways, tunnelling, nuclear or similarly complex environments. Experience working with NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts. Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and programme delivery. Ability to challenge contractor programmes and performance without needing to be a specialist planner. Proven contractor and supply-chain management experience. Experience leading integrated teams and managing complex interfaces. Strong stakeholder management skills across multiple organisations and competing requirements. Collaborative, confident and solutions-driven approach. Understanding of CDM within major construction projects. Experience monitoring cost, schedule, productivity and delivery performance. Client-side or consultancy experience would be advantageous. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between project sites. Why HS2? You will be joining at one of the most important points in the delivery of the railway with detailed design complete and major construction works still to be delivered. Your responsibility will extend beyond an individual project package. You'll lead a significant section of route, manage a team of Project Managers and work directly with the main contractor and wider HS2 organisation to get the railway built. The progression opportunity is genuine: the previous Senior Project Managers have already moved into Head of Delivery roles. And when this section is complete, HS2 has further major opportunities across stations and railway systems, with the wider programme continuing through to 2039. Package £100,000 £111,578 salary, potentially up to £120,000 depending on experience. 12% employer pension contribution. Private healthcare. 25 days holiday. Direct employment with High Speed Two Ltd. Progression to Head of Delivery circa £133,000 + package. If you're an experienced Senior Project Manager who enjoys leading teams, solving complex delivery challenges and seeing major infrastructure move from design into construction, this is an opportunity to take your career onto one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes.
Senior Project Manager (Heavy Civils), High Speed 2 This is one of the largest and most complex civil engineering programmes in Europe. Ground has been broken, structures are rising, and parts of the heavy Civils project is moving into its later stages. The work now is about driving it home. Our client is recruiting two Senior Project Managers to sit alongside Project Directors as the programme moves through final delivery, close-out and handover. Your job is to keep major civil engineering contracts on track across the final stretch, manage the interfaces, hold the supply chain to account, and make sure the scheme lands cleanly, ready for the Rail Systems to start ramping up in the region. What the role involves You will carry out the duties of NEC3 Project Manager on behalf of the client, administering contracts through Tier 1 and joint venture supply chain partners. Day to day, you will review and accept construction programmes, monitor contractor performance, manage risk within your scope and support mitigation of wider programme-level risks. You will manage CDM duties as delegated by the Client Representative, coordinate retained third-party works and services, and act as the interface with client functions sitting outside the Integrated Project Team. You will be working across multiple stakeholders, including local stakeholders whose cooperation matters to delivery, and your ability to manage those relationships will be tested regularly. The later-stage focus of these roles is significant. Experience of closing out large-scale civil programmes, managing the sequencing of works through to completion, and handing over complex schemes is central to what our client needs. You will understand construction methodology and programme at a detailed level, and be able to see around corners when sequencing decisions have downstream consequences. This is a senior role with real accountability. What we are looking for NEC3 Project Manager duties, carried out from the client side, are essential. If you have not held that role in a meaningful way on a major civil engineering scheme, this is not the right fit. Your background should be in heavy civils. Highways, rail or nuclear are all relevant sectors. You will understand construction sequences and methodology, and you will have managed supply chain partners through complex delivery environments. Local stakeholder management is part of the role, and experience of navigating that well matters. Experience of programme close-out and scheme handover is a genuine requirement here. Our client is not looking for is a commercial specialist. The priority is delivery leadership, sequencing expertise and the experience to bring a major scheme to a proper close.
05/09/2026
Full time
Senior Project Manager (Heavy Civils), High Speed 2 This is one of the largest and most complex civil engineering programmes in Europe. Ground has been broken, structures are rising, and parts of the heavy Civils project is moving into its later stages. The work now is about driving it home. Our client is recruiting two Senior Project Managers to sit alongside Project Directors as the programme moves through final delivery, close-out and handover. Your job is to keep major civil engineering contracts on track across the final stretch, manage the interfaces, hold the supply chain to account, and make sure the scheme lands cleanly, ready for the Rail Systems to start ramping up in the region. What the role involves You will carry out the duties of NEC3 Project Manager on behalf of the client, administering contracts through Tier 1 and joint venture supply chain partners. Day to day, you will review and accept construction programmes, monitor contractor performance, manage risk within your scope and support mitigation of wider programme-level risks. You will manage CDM duties as delegated by the Client Representative, coordinate retained third-party works and services, and act as the interface with client functions sitting outside the Integrated Project Team. You will be working across multiple stakeholders, including local stakeholders whose cooperation matters to delivery, and your ability to manage those relationships will be tested regularly. The later-stage focus of these roles is significant. Experience of closing out large-scale civil programmes, managing the sequencing of works through to completion, and handing over complex schemes is central to what our client needs. You will understand construction methodology and programme at a detailed level, and be able to see around corners when sequencing decisions have downstream consequences. This is a senior role with real accountability. What we are looking for NEC3 Project Manager duties, carried out from the client side, are essential. If you have not held that role in a meaningful way on a major civil engineering scheme, this is not the right fit. Your background should be in heavy civils. Highways, rail or nuclear are all relevant sectors. You will understand construction sequences and methodology, and you will have managed supply chain partners through complex delivery environments. Local stakeholder management is part of the role, and experience of navigating that well matters. Experience of programme close-out and scheme handover is a genuine requirement here. Our client is not looking for is a commercial specialist. The priority is delivery leadership, sequencing expertise and the experience to bring a major scheme to a proper close.
Are you a Senior Project Manager with experience delivering complex civil engineering or major infrastructure projects? Do you have strong NEC experience and the ability to work collaboratively with contractors and stakeholders to solve problems and keep major programmes moving? Salary: £94,842.00 £(phone number removed) including flexible fund Location: Aylesbury / Buckinghamshire area Working pattern: Full time, minimum 3 days per week on site Employment type: Permanent An excellent opportunity has arisen for two Senior Project Managers to join HS2 and support the delivery of major civil engineering works across one of the programme's most significant sections. The roles sit within the main works civils programme, covering major earthworks, bridges, viaducts and associated infrastructure. With substantial delivery still ahead, you will work closely with the main works contractor and wider project team to proactively resolve issues, manage interfaces and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme and cost requirements. This is a collaborative delivery role. You will be expected to challenge where required, but equally work alongside contractors, suppliers and stakeholders to identify solutions and achieve a common project goal. Essential requirements: Significant experience in project or construction management within complex infrastructure. Strong civil engineering delivery experience, ideally across heavy civils, highways, rail, nuclear, tunnelling or similarly complex programmes. Experience working with NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts. Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and programme delivery. Ability to review and challenge contractor programmes without needing to be a specialist planner. Strong contractor and supplier management experience. Previous client-side or consultancy project management experience. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience managing challenging or competing stakeholder requirements. A collaborative, solutions-focused approach to project delivery. Understanding of CDM Regulations and their application within major construction projects. Experience monitoring project cost, schedule, productivity and delivery performance. Full UK driving licence, a vehicle, and willingness to travel between project sites. Nice to have: Experience delivering projects valued in the hundreds of millions or working within a wider £1bn+ infrastructure programme. Heavy civils experience across earthworks, bridges, viaducts, highways or tunnelling. Experience of project controls including Earned Value Management, CPI and SPI. Experience taking major construction packages through completion, close-out and handover. Experience working with local authorities, utilities, landowners or community stakeholders. Experience working within an alliance or highly collaborative contracting environment. This is an opportunity to join HS2 at an important stage of delivery, with significant civil engineering works still to complete over the next two to three years. The successful Senior Project Managers will play a key role in keeping complex packages moving, resolving problems before they impact delivery and working collaboratively across HS2, contractors and stakeholders to successfully complete and hand over the works. If you have delivered complex infrastructure projects and enjoy bringing different parties together to solve problems and achieve a common goal, please apply with a copy of your CV.
04/09/2026
Full time
Are you a Senior Project Manager with experience delivering complex civil engineering or major infrastructure projects? Do you have strong NEC experience and the ability to work collaboratively with contractors and stakeholders to solve problems and keep major programmes moving? Salary: £94,842.00 £(phone number removed) including flexible fund Location: Aylesbury / Buckinghamshire area Working pattern: Full time, minimum 3 days per week on site Employment type: Permanent An excellent opportunity has arisen for two Senior Project Managers to join HS2 and support the delivery of major civil engineering works across one of the programme's most significant sections. The roles sit within the main works civils programme, covering major earthworks, bridges, viaducts and associated infrastructure. With substantial delivery still ahead, you will work closely with the main works contractor and wider project team to proactively resolve issues, manage interfaces and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme and cost requirements. This is a collaborative delivery role. You will be expected to challenge where required, but equally work alongside contractors, suppliers and stakeholders to identify solutions and achieve a common project goal. Essential requirements: Significant experience in project or construction management within complex infrastructure. Strong civil engineering delivery experience, ideally across heavy civils, highways, rail, nuclear, tunnelling or similarly complex programmes. Experience working with NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts. Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and programme delivery. Ability to review and challenge contractor programmes without needing to be a specialist planner. Strong contractor and supplier management experience. Previous client-side or consultancy project management experience. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience managing challenging or competing stakeholder requirements. A collaborative, solutions-focused approach to project delivery. Understanding of CDM Regulations and their application within major construction projects. Experience monitoring project cost, schedule, productivity and delivery performance. Full UK driving licence, a vehicle, and willingness to travel between project sites. Nice to have: Experience delivering projects valued in the hundreds of millions or working within a wider £1bn+ infrastructure programme. Heavy civils experience across earthworks, bridges, viaducts, highways or tunnelling. Experience of project controls including Earned Value Management, CPI and SPI. Experience taking major construction packages through completion, close-out and handover. Experience working with local authorities, utilities, landowners or community stakeholders. Experience working within an alliance or highly collaborative contracting environment. This is an opportunity to join HS2 at an important stage of delivery, with significant civil engineering works still to complete over the next two to three years. The successful Senior Project Managers will play a key role in keeping complex packages moving, resolving problems before they impact delivery and working collaboratively across HS2, contractors and stakeholders to successfully complete and hand over the works. If you have delivered complex infrastructure projects and enjoy bringing different parties together to solve problems and achieve a common goal, please apply with a copy of your CV.
Senior General Foreman - Heavy Civils Location: Cumbria Rate: £400-£450 per day Contract: Freelance / Contract Duration: Six weeks initially, with potential follow on projects Start date: October Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am-7:00pm An experienced Senior General Foreman is required to manage the site delivery of a specialist heavy civil engineering package in Cumbria. The initial project involves shaft construction using a caisson method. Further shaft, tunnelling and civil engineering packages are expected to follow, creating the potential for continued work beyond the initial six week programme. Reporting to the Project Manager, the Senior General Foreman will take day to day responsibility for site operations, directly managing approximately five or six operatives working across two gangs. There will not be an additional supervisor beneath the General Foreman. Applicants must therefore be capable of directly controlling the workforce while completing the detailed quality, safety and compliance documentation required within a highly regulated construction environment. Senior General Foreman responsibilities Take day to day responsibility for site operations and construction activities. Manage approximately five or six operatives across two working gangs. Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors. Plan and sequence daily and short term construction activities. Monitor productivity, progress and site performance. Deliver daily briefings, toolbox talks and task specific instructions. Implement RAMS, permits and safe systems of work. Coordinate temporary works activities with the Project Manager. Maintain accurate quality records, inspection documentation and site paperwork. Ensure work is completed safely, correctly and to programme. Identify and resolve site delivery issues. Monitor workmanship and ensure compliance with project specifications. Coordinate with the Project Manager and commercial team. Support client inspections, project reporting and progress meetings. Assist with project completion, handover and close-out. Essential experience Previous experience working as a Senior General Foreman or General Foreman within civil engineering. Strong heavy civils construction experience. Experience delivering shaft, caisson, tunnelling, deep excavation, reinforced concrete or comparable civil engineering works. Experience directly managing site operatives and subcontractors. Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and short term programming. Experience controlling labour, plant and materials. Good understanding of temporary works. Strong knowledge of RAMS, permits, briefings and safe systems of work. Ability to produce and maintain detailed quality and compliance records. Experience working within highly regulated or safety critical environments. Strong leadership, communication and problem solving skills. Willingness to remain hands on and directly control the workforce. Required qualifications Applicants should hold: Black CSCS Manager card. SMSTS. First Aid at Work. A relevant Temporary Works qualification. Experience within nuclear, energy, utilities or other regulated infrastructure environments would be beneficial but is not essential. Applicants must be willing to complete the required medical, drug and alcohol screening, security checks and site access process before commencing work. This position would suit an experienced Senior General Foreman, General Foreman or Civils General Foreman with a background in heavy civil engineering, shafts, caissons, tunnelling, deep excavations or reinforced concrete structures. To apply, please submit an updated CV detailing your relevant civil engineering projects, current availability and required day rate.
03/09/2026
Seasonal
Senior General Foreman - Heavy Civils Location: Cumbria Rate: £400-£450 per day Contract: Freelance / Contract Duration: Six weeks initially, with potential follow on projects Start date: October Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am-7:00pm An experienced Senior General Foreman is required to manage the site delivery of a specialist heavy civil engineering package in Cumbria. The initial project involves shaft construction using a caisson method. Further shaft, tunnelling and civil engineering packages are expected to follow, creating the potential for continued work beyond the initial six week programme. Reporting to the Project Manager, the Senior General Foreman will take day to day responsibility for site operations, directly managing approximately five or six operatives working across two gangs. There will not be an additional supervisor beneath the General Foreman. Applicants must therefore be capable of directly controlling the workforce while completing the detailed quality, safety and compliance documentation required within a highly regulated construction environment. Senior General Foreman responsibilities Take day to day responsibility for site operations and construction activities. Manage approximately five or six operatives across two working gangs. Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors. Plan and sequence daily and short term construction activities. Monitor productivity, progress and site performance. Deliver daily briefings, toolbox talks and task specific instructions. Implement RAMS, permits and safe systems of work. Coordinate temporary works activities with the Project Manager. Maintain accurate quality records, inspection documentation and site paperwork. Ensure work is completed safely, correctly and to programme. Identify and resolve site delivery issues. Monitor workmanship and ensure compliance with project specifications. Coordinate with the Project Manager and commercial team. Support client inspections, project reporting and progress meetings. Assist with project completion, handover and close-out. Essential experience Previous experience working as a Senior General Foreman or General Foreman within civil engineering. Strong heavy civils construction experience. Experience delivering shaft, caisson, tunnelling, deep excavation, reinforced concrete or comparable civil engineering works. Experience directly managing site operatives and subcontractors. Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and short term programming. Experience controlling labour, plant and materials. Good understanding of temporary works. Strong knowledge of RAMS, permits, briefings and safe systems of work. Ability to produce and maintain detailed quality and compliance records. Experience working within highly regulated or safety critical environments. Strong leadership, communication and problem solving skills. Willingness to remain hands on and directly control the workforce. Required qualifications Applicants should hold: Black CSCS Manager card. SMSTS. First Aid at Work. A relevant Temporary Works qualification. Experience within nuclear, energy, utilities or other regulated infrastructure environments would be beneficial but is not essential. Applicants must be willing to complete the required medical, drug and alcohol screening, security checks and site access process before commencing work. This position would suit an experienced Senior General Foreman, General Foreman or Civils General Foreman with a background in heavy civil engineering, shafts, caissons, tunnelling, deep excavations or reinforced concrete structures. To apply, please submit an updated CV detailing your relevant civil engineering projects, current availability and required day rate.
Freelance Project Manager - Civil Engineering Location: Cumbria Rate: £550-£600 per day Contract: Freelance / Contract Duration: Six weeks initially, with potential follow on projects Start date: October Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am-7:00pm An experienced freelance Project Manager is required to lead the delivery of a specialist heavy civil engineering package in Cumbria. The initial project involves shaft construction using a caisson method. Further shaft, tunnelling and civil engineering packages are expected to follow, creating the potential for continued work beyond the initial six week programme. This is a senior, site based position with full responsibility for the delivery of the package from mobilisation through to completion. The Project Manager will lead a team comprising a Senior General Foreman, commercial support and approximately five or six site operatives. Project Manager responsibilities Take full responsibility for the safe and successful delivery of the civil engineering package. Manage the project from mobilisation through to completion and handover. Develop and maintain the construction programme. Manage progress, productivity, resources and short term planning. Lead the Senior General Foreman, site operatives and subcontractors. Coordinate temporary works and design related activities. Manage communication with the client and other project stakeholders. Attend and lead project progress meetings. Coordinate with the commercial team regarding costs, variations and reporting. Identify and manage programme, technical, commercial and delivery risks. Ensure compliance with RAMS, construction-phase plans and site procedures. Maintain accurate quality, safety and project documentation. Manage labour, plant, materials and subcontracted resources. Ensure work is delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards. Essential experience Previous experience working as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within civil engineering. Strong heavy civils construction experience. Experience delivering shaft, caisson, tunnelling, deep-excavation, reinforced concrete or similar civil engineering works. Experience taking full responsibility for a construction package. Strong temporary works experience. Previous involvement in design coordination. Experience managing directly employed site teams and subcontractors. Strong programme management and short-term planning capability. Commercial awareness, including variations, cost coordination and progress reporting. Experience working within highly regulated or safety critical environments. Strong client facing, leadership and communication skills. Ability to manage detailed quality, safety and compliance documentation. Qualifications Applicants should hold: SMSTS. First Aid at Work. Appropriate CSCS management card. Temporary Works Coordinator qualification. Experience working under NEC3 or NEC4 contracts would be highly advantageous. Previous experience within nuclear, energy, utilities or other regulated infrastructure environments would be beneficial but is not essential. Applicants must be willing to complete the required medical, drug and alcohol screening, security checks and site access process before commencing work. This position would suit an experienced Civils Project Manager, Construction Project Manager or Senior Project Manager with a background in heavy civil engineering, shafts, caissons, tunnelling, deep excavations or reinforced concrete structures. To apply, please submit an updated CV detailing your relevant civil engineering projects, current availability and required day rate.
03/09/2026
Seasonal
Freelance Project Manager - Civil Engineering Location: Cumbria Rate: £550-£600 per day Contract: Freelance / Contract Duration: Six weeks initially, with potential follow on projects Start date: October Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am-7:00pm An experienced freelance Project Manager is required to lead the delivery of a specialist heavy civil engineering package in Cumbria. The initial project involves shaft construction using a caisson method. Further shaft, tunnelling and civil engineering packages are expected to follow, creating the potential for continued work beyond the initial six week programme. This is a senior, site based position with full responsibility for the delivery of the package from mobilisation through to completion. The Project Manager will lead a team comprising a Senior General Foreman, commercial support and approximately five or six site operatives. Project Manager responsibilities Take full responsibility for the safe and successful delivery of the civil engineering package. Manage the project from mobilisation through to completion and handover. Develop and maintain the construction programme. Manage progress, productivity, resources and short term planning. Lead the Senior General Foreman, site operatives and subcontractors. Coordinate temporary works and design related activities. Manage communication with the client and other project stakeholders. Attend and lead project progress meetings. Coordinate with the commercial team regarding costs, variations and reporting. Identify and manage programme, technical, commercial and delivery risks. Ensure compliance with RAMS, construction-phase plans and site procedures. Maintain accurate quality, safety and project documentation. Manage labour, plant, materials and subcontracted resources. Ensure work is delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards. Essential experience Previous experience working as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within civil engineering. Strong heavy civils construction experience. Experience delivering shaft, caisson, tunnelling, deep-excavation, reinforced concrete or similar civil engineering works. Experience taking full responsibility for a construction package. Strong temporary works experience. Previous involvement in design coordination. Experience managing directly employed site teams and subcontractors. Strong programme management and short-term planning capability. Commercial awareness, including variations, cost coordination and progress reporting. Experience working within highly regulated or safety critical environments. Strong client facing, leadership and communication skills. Ability to manage detailed quality, safety and compliance documentation. Qualifications Applicants should hold: SMSTS. First Aid at Work. Appropriate CSCS management card. Temporary Works Coordinator qualification. Experience working under NEC3 or NEC4 contracts would be highly advantageous. Previous experience within nuclear, energy, utilities or other regulated infrastructure environments would be beneficial but is not essential. Applicants must be willing to complete the required medical, drug and alcohol screening, security checks and site access process before commencing work. This position would suit an experienced Civils Project Manager, Construction Project Manager or Senior Project Manager with a background in heavy civil engineering, shafts, caissons, tunnelling, deep excavations or reinforced concrete structures. To apply, please submit an updated CV detailing your relevant civil engineering projects, current availability and required day rate.
Your new company You will be joining a high-profile, global specialist contractor operating across nuclear energy, defence and critical national infrastructure. This multi-accredited and industry-leading contractor works on some of the most complex and impactful programmes in science, security and sustainability, empowering people to grow, thrive and deliver meaningful change. As part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Commercial Manager to join their growing Sizewell C team. This is a full-time permanent position based in Leiston with hybrid working. Your new role As Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial management of contracts throughout the entire project lifecycle, from procurement and contract award through to project delivery and final account close-out. Acting as the primary commercial point of contact, you will support contract performance, governance, supplier relationships, risk management and the successful achievement of commercial objectives across the project. Key responsibilities will include: Managing commercial and contractual aspects of assigned contracts from pre-award through to completion Supporting procurement activities, including tender evaluations, negotiations and contract awards Administering NEC contracts, including change control, claims management and commercial reporting Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, contractors and key stakeholders Ensuring compliance with project governance processes and commercial objectives Producing commercial reports, dashboards and contract records to support effective decision-making Supporting and developing junior commercial team members while collaborating closely with Procurement and Delivery teams. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will have: Proven commercial and contract management experience within civil engineering, major infrastructure or construction Working knowledge of NEC form of contract Experience in procurement, contract administration, commercial negotiations, claims management and risk management Strong financial awareness and commercial decision-making capability Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills Full UK driving licence. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive: Starting salary up to 60,000 per annum Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance 24 days' annual leave (option to buy up to 10 extra days) plus bank holidays Company pension scheme (matched up to 10%) Life assurance Private medical insurance Multiple family-friendly benefits Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Financial wellbeing perks and lifestyle benefits Supportive and collaborative work environment Clear pathways for professional growth and career progression Opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's largest megaprojects and a cornerstone of Britain's Net Zero ambitions. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Please note: applicants must hold existing UK work authorisation; visa sponsorship cannot be provided for this position. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
02/09/2026
Full time
Your new company You will be joining a high-profile, global specialist contractor operating across nuclear energy, defence and critical national infrastructure. This multi-accredited and industry-leading contractor works on some of the most complex and impactful programmes in science, security and sustainability, empowering people to grow, thrive and deliver meaningful change. As part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Commercial Manager to join their growing Sizewell C team. This is a full-time permanent position based in Leiston with hybrid working. Your new role As Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial management of contracts throughout the entire project lifecycle, from procurement and contract award through to project delivery and final account close-out. Acting as the primary commercial point of contact, you will support contract performance, governance, supplier relationships, risk management and the successful achievement of commercial objectives across the project. Key responsibilities will include: Managing commercial and contractual aspects of assigned contracts from pre-award through to completion Supporting procurement activities, including tender evaluations, negotiations and contract awards Administering NEC contracts, including change control, claims management and commercial reporting Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, contractors and key stakeholders Ensuring compliance with project governance processes and commercial objectives Producing commercial reports, dashboards and contract records to support effective decision-making Supporting and developing junior commercial team members while collaborating closely with Procurement and Delivery teams. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will have: Proven commercial and contract management experience within civil engineering, major infrastructure or construction Working knowledge of NEC form of contract Experience in procurement, contract administration, commercial negotiations, claims management and risk management Strong financial awareness and commercial decision-making capability Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills Full UK driving licence. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive: Starting salary up to 60,000 per annum Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance 24 days' annual leave (option to buy up to 10 extra days) plus bank holidays Company pension scheme (matched up to 10%) Life assurance Private medical insurance Multiple family-friendly benefits Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Financial wellbeing perks and lifestyle benefits Supportive and collaborative work environment Clear pathways for professional growth and career progression Opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's largest megaprojects and a cornerstone of Britain's Net Zero ambitions. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Please note: applicants must hold existing UK work authorisation; visa sponsorship cannot be provided for this position. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Your new company You will be joining a high-profile, global specialist contractor operating across nuclear energy, defence and critical national infrastructure. This multi-accredited and industry-leading contractor works on some of the most complex and impactful programmes in science, security and sustainability, empowering people to grow, thrive and deliver meaningful change. As part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Project Manager to join their growing Sizewell C team. This is a full-time permanent position based in the Leiston area. Your new role As a Project Manager working on the Sizewell C programme, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the successful delivery of multi-year civil works projects within one of the UK's flagship clean energy initiatives. You will gain deep nuclear industry understanding while helping to coordinate complex engineering, design and procurement activities across multiple stakeholders. Your key responsibilities will include: Taking a holistic view of Systems, Structures and Components within your programme area Ensuring timely delivery of engineering studies by internal teams and contractors, aligned to project requirements Preparing post FID contract documentation with multidisciplinary teams, including technical specifications and contractual appendices Driving implementation of site-specific design changes into programme deliverables Managing internal and external technical interfaces to support coordinated design and delivery Engaging early with stakeholders and suppliers to identify risks such as obsolescence Overseeing the technical elements of procurement processes for allocated contracts Embedding lessons learnt and knowledge capture practices across project teams. This is a role where you can make a measurable impact while contributing to a major energy programme and the long-term sustainability of the UK's clean power strategy. What you'll need to succeed To excel in this role, you will bring: Strong project management knowledge and experience managing complex construction activities Proven track record of leading major projects from concept through to handover in a highly technical, safety-critical environment Experience in procurement and management of complex contracts Competence in cost, risk, schedule and change control, including the use of Earned Value tools Experience closing out commercial claims and handling associated negotiations Full UK driving licence. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive: Starting salary up to 75,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience) 24 days' annual leave (option to buy up to 10 extra days) plus bank holidays Company pension scheme (matched up to 10%) Life assurance Private medical insurance Multiple family-friendly benefits Financial wellbeing perks and lifestyle benefits Supportive and collaborative work environment Clear pathways for professional growth and career progression Opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's largest megaprojects and a cornerstone of Britain's Net Zero ambitions. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Please note: applicants must hold existing UK work authorisation; visa sponsorship cannot be provided for this position. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
02/09/2026
Full time
Your new company You will be joining a high-profile, global specialist contractor operating across nuclear energy, defence and critical national infrastructure. This multi-accredited and industry-leading contractor works on some of the most complex and impactful programmes in science, security and sustainability, empowering people to grow, thrive and deliver meaningful change. As part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Project Manager to join their growing Sizewell C team. This is a full-time permanent position based in the Leiston area. Your new role As a Project Manager working on the Sizewell C programme, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the successful delivery of multi-year civil works projects within one of the UK's flagship clean energy initiatives. You will gain deep nuclear industry understanding while helping to coordinate complex engineering, design and procurement activities across multiple stakeholders. Your key responsibilities will include: Taking a holistic view of Systems, Structures and Components within your programme area Ensuring timely delivery of engineering studies by internal teams and contractors, aligned to project requirements Preparing post FID contract documentation with multidisciplinary teams, including technical specifications and contractual appendices Driving implementation of site-specific design changes into programme deliverables Managing internal and external technical interfaces to support coordinated design and delivery Engaging early with stakeholders and suppliers to identify risks such as obsolescence Overseeing the technical elements of procurement processes for allocated contracts Embedding lessons learnt and knowledge capture practices across project teams. This is a role where you can make a measurable impact while contributing to a major energy programme and the long-term sustainability of the UK's clean power strategy. What you'll need to succeed To excel in this role, you will bring: Strong project management knowledge and experience managing complex construction activities Proven track record of leading major projects from concept through to handover in a highly technical, safety-critical environment Experience in procurement and management of complex contracts Competence in cost, risk, schedule and change control, including the use of Earned Value tools Experience closing out commercial claims and handling associated negotiations Full UK driving licence. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive: Starting salary up to 75,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience) 24 days' annual leave (option to buy up to 10 extra days) plus bank holidays Company pension scheme (matched up to 10%) Life assurance Private medical insurance Multiple family-friendly benefits Financial wellbeing perks and lifestyle benefits Supportive and collaborative work environment Clear pathways for professional growth and career progression Opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's largest megaprojects and a cornerstone of Britain's Net Zero ambitions. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Please note: applicants must hold existing UK work authorisation; visa sponsorship cannot be provided for this position. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
