Project Manager

Strata Talent Group Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Strata Talent Group Limited in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects within the Geotechnical Sub-Alliance (GSA) at Sizewell C, directing essential ground engineering works for the site preparation of a new nuclear facility.

This senior role carries full accountability for safety, quality, programme and commercial outcomes, working within an NEC4 Alliance framework with multidisciplinary teams and supply chain partners.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering major civil/geotechnical projects.
• Strong knowledge of ground engineering techniques and NEC contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams and manage complex supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Take accountability for safety, quality, programme and commercial performance.
• Lead geotechnical works (diaphragm walling, piling, soil improvement) across the project.
• Set governance standards and drive delivery across teams and partners.
• Lead procurement strategy and management of key suppliers and long-lead items.
• Manage risks, critical path, change, and contract negotiations under NEC4 Alliance.
• Foster Zero Harm culture and ensure safety investigations and KPIs.
• Communicate with stakeholders through site briefings and client reporting.

Skills

Project management

Geotechnical engineering

NEC contracts

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Programme management

Risk management

Cost control

Procurement

Supply chain

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Ipswich

Project Type: Ground Engineering & Large-scale Engineering Construction

Role Summary:

We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to play a key role in delivering one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. As part of the Geotechnical Sub-Alliance (GSA) at Sizewell C, you'll lead complex ground engineering works that are critical to preparing the site for a new nuclear power station.

This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for project performance across safety, quality, programme, and commercial outcomes. You'll be working within a collaborative NEC4 Alliance environment, leading multidisciplinary teams and specialist supply chain partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full accountability for project delivery across safety, quality, programme, and commercial performance
• Lead and integrate operations, design, plant, procurement, and commercial functions for geotechnical works (e.g. diaphragm walling, soil mixing, piling)
• Set and drive high standards of performance, governance, and delivery across the project
• Champion a Zero Harm culture, including leading investigations, setting safety KPIs, and ensuring close-out of actions
• Establish and oversee quality strategy, audits, and compliance with ITPs and client requirements
• Own the master programme, including critical path management, sequencing, and mitigation of risks and delays
• Define and implement procurement strategy, including management of key suppliers and long-lead items
• Drive productivity improvements and set measurable KPIs aligned to programme and commercial outcomes
• Lead commercial strategy, including forecasting, CVRs, earned value, and contract negotiations
• Provide contractual leadership under NEC4 Alliance, including managing change, early warnings, and compensation events
• Chair risk-reduction and stakeholder meetings, maintaining strong relationships with the client and alliance partners
• Lead, develop, and manage project teams, including performance, succession planning, and disciplinary processes
• Ensure high standards of communication, including site briefings and client reporting

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager on major civil engineering or geotechnical projects
• Strong technical understanding of ground engineering techniques such as diaphragm walling, piling, and soil improvement
• Solid working knowledge of NEC contracts, ideally NEC4 Alliance or Option C/E environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage large, multidisciplinary teams and complex supply chains
• Strong commercial awareness, including experience with forecasting, cost control, and contract negotiations
• Ability to manage and drive programme performance, including critical path and risk management
• Confident stakeholder manager, with experience dealing with clients, partners, and senior leadership
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to make informed decisions under pressure
• Strong leadership skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams
• Commitment to high standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence