Project Manager

Sectora Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension

Private Healthcare

Life Insurance

Gym Membership

Profit Related Bonus

Job summary

Sectora Group seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead the safe, efficient delivery of complex work packages on a major nuclear new-build project in Ipswich. You will guide site delivery teams and specialist subcontractors, coordinating with the client, principal contractors and supply chain.

The role requires a strong technical background, at least five years in project or site management within construction or geotechnical fields, and a proven ability to manage risks, reports and

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline relevant to construction.
• CSCS card, SMSTS and driving license are required or desirable.
• Experience with geotechnical or related works preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead site teams and specialist subcontractors to deliver work safely, efficiently and to required quality.
• Promote a proactive SHE culture and regulatory compliance on site.
• Monitor progress against programmes, milestones and performance targets.
• Identify risks early and implement recovery and mitigation plans.
• Prepare and deliver regular progress reports and attend client meetings.
• Build strong relationships with client representatives, principal contractors and suppliers.
• Represent the project on site with clear communication and professionalism.
• Support client satisfaction and development of long-term relationships.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Safety culture advocacy

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering / Engineering Geology / Hydrogeology

CSCS card

SMSTS certification

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital project tools

Job description

Project Manager, Ipswich, Permanent, Package c£66,300 plus bonus, Company Car, Private Healthcare, Life Insurance, Gym Membership

Sectora Group are pleased to be seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the safe, efficient and commercially successful delivery of a range of specialist work packages on a major nuclear new-build project in Ipswich.

You will lead site delivery teams and specialist subcontractors, working closely with the client, principal contractors, project partners and wider supply chain. The role is ideally suited to a proactive Project Manager with a strong technical background and experience delivering complex construction, civil engineering or geotechnical projects.

Benefits of a Project Manager:

• Company car: Company car (available for personal use) with a monthly rental value
• Pension: Automatically enrolled into the Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme. Contributions are made at 5% for both employee (minimum) and employer (maximum).
• Private Healthcare: At six months of service, option to be enrolled into Westfield Health Cash Plan for Specialist Consultations & Diagnostics, Scanning Service (MRI, CT & PET Scans), Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments (Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy and Osteopathy)
• Profit Related Bonus: A profit related annual bonus will be payable in December if the business meets its profit targets
• Group Life Insurance: Automatically included in the Death in Service Group Insurance at 3 times salary after 6-month probation period
• Gym Membership: Exclusive, discounted access to thousands of gyms, pools and spas with just one pass via their fitness partner, Hussle

Key Responsibilities of a Project Manager:

• Champion a strong Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) culture and promote a proactive nuclear safety culture.
• Lead, brief and support site teams to ensure compliance with site rules, CDM requirements, SHE standards and operational procedures.
• Oversee day-to-day delivery of assigned work packages, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
• Monitor progress against agreed programmes, milestones and performance targets.
• Identify risks at an early stage and support effective recovery and mitigation plans.
• Prepare and deliver regular progress reports and contribute to internal and client project meetings.
• Develop strong, collaborative relationships with client representatives, principal contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and other site stakeholders.
• Act as a key representative on site, ensuring excellent communication and professional project delivery.
• Support client satisfaction and the development of long-term relationships.
• Participate in site visits, tenders and commercial opportunities where required.

Experience required of a Project Manager:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, such as Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or Hydrogeology.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in project or site management within construction, engineering or a similar environment.
• Strong technical understanding of hydrogeology, engineering geology or civil engineering.
• Extensive experience supervising geotechnical or related works, including use of the observational method.
• Proven experience managing site teams and specialist subcontractors.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high standard of written English.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience interpreting technical information and regulatory requirements.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant digital project tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance for the project.
• Valid CSCS card, SMSTS certification and full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Experience working on major infrastructure programmes, particularly nuclear new-build, HS2, Thames Tideway or similar projects.
• Understanding of nuclear safety culture.
• Experience working under NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Experience in temporary works and design management.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership with a relevant professional institution, such as ICE, APM or CIOB.

We're looking for someone who is:

• A confident and credible project leader.
• Comfortable working in a complex, highly regulated construction environment.
• Technically strong with a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Commercially aware and focused on successful project outcomes.
• Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative and confident working with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Committed to safety, quality, environmental performance and continuous improvement.