Senior Project Manager – Major Transport Infrastructure Contract: 6 months initially (likely extension) Location: Hybrid – Office (East of England) / Remote IR35: Outside IR35 Rate: £500 per day Start Date: ASAP We are recruiting for an exciting Senior Project Manager opportunity to lead the development and delivery of one of the region’s most ambitious major transport infrastructure projects. This role sits at the heart of a large-scale transport programme designed to improve connectivity, sustainability, and economic growth. Key Responsibilities: Lead the preparation and delivery of a tender package for a major transport construction project. Work closely with in-house legal and commercial teams to ensure procurement is compliant, robust, and delivers value-for-money. Provide leadership and strategic direction across assigned projects, reporting to senior programme leadership. Apply expert knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts throughout procurement and delivery stages. Essential Experience & Skills: Proven track record in delivering major transport or infrastructure projects. Extensive public sector procurement experience, ideally within local government. Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including experience presenting at board level. Ability to lead and inspire multi-disciplinary project teams.