Details:
- Salary: £500 - 600 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Sizewell Suffolk
- Date: 18 hours ago
Description:
Construction Project Manager - Major Infrastructure Project
Leiston / Sizewell, Suffolk (IP16)
Long-Term Freelance Opportunity | Potential Permanent Position
£500 - £600 per day (depending on experience)
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading provider of infrastructure, operational and facilities solutions supporting one of the UK's largest and most significant construction programmes.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Construction Project Manager to take ownership of a major package of works within a large-scale warehouse and logistics facility supporting a nationally important infrastructure project.
This is a long-term freelance assignment offering excellent project stability, significant responsibility and the potential for a permanent position.
The Role
A substantial warehouse facility has recently completed its shell construction phase and is now progressing through a series of fit-out, construction and operational readiness works.
You will be responsible for managing the delivery of the non-M&E packages, overseeing multiple subcontractors and ensuring all works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
Typical packages include:
-Warehouse racking installation
-Internal fit-out works
-Minor building and construction works
-Internal alterations and modifications
-Insulation packages
-Building fabric works
-Finishing and associated construction packages
-Coordination of multiple construction trades and subcontractors
This role requires a highly organised Project Manager capable of driving programme performance while managing numerous stakeholders across a fast-paced project environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing multiple subcontractors across concurrent construction work packages
* Taking full responsibility for project delivery within designated areas
* Developing, monitoring and driving project programmes and schedules
* Managing short-term and long-term work plans to achieve key milestones
* Coordinating site activities and ensuring efficient subcontractor performance
* Ensuring compliance with NEC3 / NEC4 contract requirements
* Managing progress reporting, planning meetings and stakeholder engagement
* Identifying and mitigating project risks
* Supporting commercial teams with change management and variations
* Driving quality assurance and health & safety compliance across all activities
* Building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Requirements
To be considered, applicants should demonstrate:
Essential
* Proven experience as a Construction Project Manager or Senior Project Manager
* Experience delivering projects valued at £30m-£40m+
* Strong track record managing multiple subcontractors and work packages
* Experience working within NEC3 and/or NEC4 contract environments
* Excellent programme and schedule management skills
* Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities
* Background delivering industrial, logistics, commercial or infrastructure projects
* Ability to drive projects safely and successfully through to completion
Desirable
-Major infrastructure project experience
-Warehouse, distribution centre or logistics facility experience
-SMSTS
-CSCS Card
-Construction, Engineering or Project Management qualifications
What's On Offer
* £500-£600 per day (paid via LTD company)
* Long-term freelance assignment
* Potential permanent opportunity
* Immediate interview availability
* Significant project responsibility
* Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most important infrastructure programmes
* Stable, long-term project pipeline
* Excellent prospects for career progression
Location: Leiston / Sizewell, Suffolk (IP16)
Start Date: November 2026
Contract: Freelance (Long-Term)
If you have successfully delivered complex construction projects valued at £30m+ and are looking for your next challenge on a major infrastructure programme, we'd like to hear from you.
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