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