Senior Project Manager - Earthworks & Civil Engineering

Location: Suffolk

Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35) Rate: £450-£525 per shift

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a £30 million earthworks and civil engineering package on a major infrastructure project, operating under the NEC form of contract. This is a high-profile role requiring strong commercial awareness, technical capability, and proven leadership in complex groundworks and civils environments.

Key Responsibilities

Overall responsibility for the safe, timely, and profitable delivery of a £30m earthworks and civil engineering package Full compliance with NEC contract management, including early warnings, compensation events, and programme management Leadership and management of site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners Management of programme, cost control, risk, and change management Ensuring high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance Client and stakeholder liaison, including progress reporting and commercial reviews Coordination with design teams to manage buildability, temporary works, and engineering solutions

Key Requirements

Proven experience delivering large-scale earthworks and civil engineering projects (£20m+ preferred) Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4) Background in heavy civils, groundworks, highways, or infrastructure projects Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Commercially astute with experience managing cost, risk, and change Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience) SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold)

For more information please apply to the role and contact Charlie Read at TLG Infrastructure