Freelance Civils Project Manager - HS2 Highway & Drainage

Randstad Construction and Property; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Freelance Civils Project Manager to drive operational delivery across key infrastructure packages on HS2 Phase 1 (Sub-lot 2B / Area North). You will lead site operations and contract administration for road realignments, trace/trackbed drainage, and reinforced concrete pumping stations.

The role requires proven freelance PM experience on major UK civil engineering projects, NEC4 knowledge, CSCS Black Card, SMSTS, and a Full UK Driving Licence.

Qualifications

• Proven freelance PM experience on major UK civil engineering/infrastructure projects (£10m+ packages).
• Hands-on experience delivering highways/roadworks, trackbed drainage, and deep RC water structures.
• Strong practical knowledge of NEC4.
• CSCS Black Card, SMSTS, and Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations for roads/highways, deep trace drainage, and RC wet infrastructure/pumping stations.
• Act as primary site liaison with Tier-1 JV partners (BBV / HS2 Ltd) and local authorities.
• Administer NEC4 contract conditions (CEs, Early Warnings, EWNs) alongside the commercial team.
• Enforce HS2 Target Zero safety policies, environmental compliance (dewatering/silt management), and QA/ITP sign-offs.

Skills

Project management

Site delivery

Highways experience

NEC4 knowledge

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

CSCS Black Card

SMSTS

Driving Licence

Job description

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Freelance Civils Project Manager to drive operational delivery across key infrastructure packages on HS2 Phase 1 (Sub-lot 2B / Area North). You will lead site operations and contract administration for road realignments, trace/trackbed drainage, and reinforced concrete pumping stations.

The role requires proven freelance PM experience on major UK civil engineering projects, NEC4 knowledge, CSCS Black Card, SMSTS, and a Full UK Driving Licence.