Project Manager

VolkerWessels UK; Lakenheath; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Competitive annual leave + birthday

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Training and development

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

VolkerFitzpatrick, part of VolkerWessels UK, seeks an experienced Project Manager for a defence-sector programme in Lakenheath. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams across civil, building and M&E works, ensuring safe, on-time and on-budget delivery with strong stakeholder engagement.

The role requires leadership, planning, risk management and NEC contract experience, with eligibility for security clearance. Competitive rewards and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within a main contractor environment.
• Experience delivering civils, building and M&E works.
• Strong planning, programme management, commercial awareness and risk management.
• Experience on defence, secure government, infrastructure or regulated projects advantageous.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to build high-performing teams and collaborative relationships.
• Strong contractual and commercial understanding, including NEC contracts.
• Track record of delivering projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Degree or equivalent in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.
• Eligibility to obtain security clearance for defence-sector projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to safely deliver a defence-sector programme.
• Oversee civil, building and M&E works within the project scope.
• Ensure delivery on time and within budget while managing risks and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

NEC contracts

Risk management

Planning & scheduling

Defence sector

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation’s life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.

With an exciting defence project in Lakenheath, we are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team and play a key role in safely delivering a multi-disciplinary programme of works. As Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of a defence-sector project in Lakenheath, encompassing civil engineering, building and M&E works. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a critical defence programme that will leave a lasting legacy while contributing to critical national infrastructure.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and proactive Project Manager who enjoys leading teams, solving complex challenges and delivering successful outcomes in demanding environments.

You Will Ideally Possess

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within a main contractor environment.
• Experience delivering projects that include a combination of civils, building and M&E works.
• A strong understanding of project planning, programme management, commercial awareness and risk management.
• Experience working on defence, secure government, infrastructure or highly regulated projects would be advantageous.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to build high-performing teams and foster collaborative working relationships.
• Strong contractual and commercial understanding, including NEC forms of contract.
• A track record of delivering projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain the relevant security clearance required for defence-sector projects.

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We Offer a Range Of Benefits, Including

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Additional information

Note For Recruitment Agencies

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to [e-mail]

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.