Project Manager

Project Manager – Roadworks and Civil Engineering<br />Location: Leiston, Suffolk<br />Contract: Temporary to Permanent<br />Rate: Up to £450 per day<br />Project Value: Approximately £6 million<br />We are currently recruiting an experienced Project Manager to join an established civil engineering and earthworks contractor based in Ipswich.<br />The successful candidate will oversee approximately £6 million of roadworks near Leiston, including highways, drainage, earthworks and associated infrastructure works.<br />The Project Manager will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the project, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.<br />Role and Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the planning, management and delivery of the roadworks project.
• Manage highways, drainage, earthworks and associated civil engineering works.
• Develop and monitor the construction programme, identifying risks and implementing solutions to prevent delays.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, engineers, plant and materials.
• Ensure the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Monitor project costs, valuations, variations and commercial performance.
• Chair progress meetings and provide regular updates to clients and senior management.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, local authorities, utilities and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, risk assessments and method statements.
• Oversee quality assurance, inspections, testing and project documentation.
• Coordinate traffic management, site logistics, deliveries and plant movements.
• Ensure all works comply with approved drawings, specifications and relevant highways standards.
• Support and manage the Site Manager and wider project delivery team.<br />Requirements
• Proven experience working as a Project Manager on roadworks, highways or civil engineering projects.
• Strong experience delivering projects of a similar value and complexity.
• Good knowledge of highways construction, drainage, earthworks and traffic management.
• Experience managing project programmes, budgets, subcontractors and site teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing variations and project costs.
• Confident reading construction drawings, specifications and programmes.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Valid SMSTS qualification.
• Valid CSCS card.
• First Aid certification.
• Temporary Works Coordinator qualification would be advantageous.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management would be beneficial.<br />This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Ipswich-based contractor, with the potential for the position to become permanent.<br />To apply, please submit your CV through the portal or contact Sam Marsden at Lonsite directly