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Fawkes & Reece; Norwich; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece in the East of England is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead civils and structural works across a major Norfolk framework. You will drive delivery from planning through completion, ensuring safety, quality and on-time performance.

The role requires a strong track record in highways and infrastructure, with 10 years in civil engineering, and a capable leader who can manage programmes, budgets, and multi-disciplinary teams on site.

Qualifications

• 10 years' experience in civil engineering.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Strong background in drainage, RC, and structural works.
• Experience with highways frameworks and major infrastructure.
• CM knowledge of health, safety and site management.

Responsibilities

• Act as Project Lead across framework projects.
• Oversee civils and structural works including drainage and bridges.
• Manage programmes, budgets, resources and delivery targets.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Maintain client relationships and report progress.
• Identify risks and implement mitigations.
• Support commercial teams with cost control and variations.
• Ensure delivery to programme, budget and quality targets.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Highways

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS

Job description

Location: Suffolk / Norfolk, with travel across the Norfolk Framework

Rate: Up to

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and driven

Project Manager to lead the delivery of civils and structural works across a major Norfolk framework.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from initial planning through to completion, ensuring safe, efficient, compliant, and high-quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Project Lead across framework projects.
• Oversee the delivery of civils and structural works, including drainage, reinforced concrete (RC), and bridge works.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, resources, and delivery targets.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships through effective communication.
• Provide regular project progress and performance reporting.
• Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Support commercial teams with cost control, change management, and variations.
• Ensure projects are delivered to programme, budget, and required quality standards.

Key Requirements

• Minimum

10 years' experience in civil engineering, preferably within a Tier 2 contractor environment.

• Degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Strong background in

drainage, reinforced concrete, and structural works.

• Experience with bridge installation, refurbishment, or associated structural works is preferred.
• Proven track record of delivering highways, infrastructure, or similar civil engineering projects.
• Strong client liaison and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational abilities.
• Proactive, commercially aware, and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and coordinate delivery teams effectively.
• Experience working on local authority or highways frameworks.
• Knowledge of highways framework delivery processes.
• Experience working with major highways clients and delivery partners.
• SMSTS, CSCS, or other relevant industry certifications.

Rate & Location

Up to £450 per day

• Suffolk / Norfolk
• Regular travel required across the Norfolk Framework

This is a key delivery role for an experienced Project Manager with a strong civils and structures background, offering the opportunity to work on significant highways and infrastructure projects within an established framework environment.