Project Manager Construction

Ardour Associates Ltd; Leiston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK infrastructure firm is looking for an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a major infrastructure programme. You will manage complex engineering projects and ensure timely, safe, and quality delivery. The ideal candidate has a degree and chartered status in engineering or construction, and proven experience with NEC/FIDIC contracts. This position offers an attractive salary range of £80,000 - £95,000 and significant career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Salary: £80,000 - £95,000 per annum

Opportunity to work on a landmark UK project

Long-term career progression

Chance to influence large-scale infrastructure delivery

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC/FIDIC-style contracts.
• Proven capability across cost control, scheduling, risk & change management.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of assigned contracts/work packages.
• Define scope, programme interfaces and required deliverables.
• Ensure safe, on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Drive engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Cost control

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in engineering or construction

Chartered status

Job description

Project Manager - Main Site Infrastructure Development

Location: Suffolk

Salary: £80,000 - £95,000 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a major UK infrastructure programme. This role offers the chance to work on one of the country's largest and most technically challenging developments, supporting long‑term national energy and infrastructure goals.

You will take responsibility for delivering complex, multidisciplinary work packages across roads, rail interfaces, power systems, communications, water networks, buildings, industrial facilities and security infrastructure.

This is a role for someone who thrives in a regulated, high‑performance environment and enjoys leading teams to deliver safely, on time, and to exacting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of assigned contracts/work packages
• Define scope, programme interfaces and required deliverables
• Ensure safe, on‑time and on‑budget delivery
• Develop and maintain Level 3 schedules aligned with overall project plans
• Drive engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities
• Review contractor schedules and ensure compliance
• Manage risk, change, cost and earned value performance
• Engage effectively with contractors, consultants, and key stakeholders
• Apply continuous improvement and lessons‑learned processes
• Maintain strong communication with all project stakeholders
• Ensure contractual, quality and regulatory compliance

Requirements

Essential

• Experience managing complex engineering or infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of NEC/FIDIC-style contracts
• Proven capability across cost control, scheduling, risk & change management
• Degree + chartered status in engineering, construction, physics or similar
• Knowledge of CDM regulations
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience within nuclear, energy, or other regulated sectors
• Understanding of nuclear quality standards and assurance
• Knowledge of PWR operations (advantageous)

What's on Offer

• Salary: £80,000 - £95,000 per annum
• Opportunity to work on a landmark UK project
• Long‑term career progression within a major programme
• A chance to influence large‑scale infrastructure delivery

How to Apply

If you're a Project Manager seeking a rewarding challenge and the chance to deliver a major infrastructure programme, please apply today