Project Manager

VolkerWessels; Tetford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training & development opportunities

Flexible working

Job summary

VolkerFitzpatrick in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a defence-sector programme at Lakenheath. You will oversee civil, building and M&E works, with responsibility for delivery on time, to budget and to specification. The role demands strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and a clear focus on safety and compliance.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver defence-sector projects.
• Manage schedule, budget and safety compliance on complex schemes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

M&E works

Planning & scheduling

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

NEC contracts

Security clearance eligibility

Contractor experience

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid certificate

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.