Senior Project Manager

Location

Suffolk

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

£96000 - £105000 per annum + + Car + Allowances

Reference Code

BBBH35099_1782289559

The Opportunity

A leading contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to deliver a major substation project as part of a significant UK infrastructure upgrade programme. This is a high-profile scheme involving greenfield site development, complex civil works, and large-scale construction activity.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a flagship project within the UK's evolving energy infrastructure sector.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead end-to-end construction delivery on a large-scale project (£30m+)
  • Manage site teams, subcontractors, and programme performance
  • Drive HSE compliance and quality standards on site
  • Oversee design coordination and procurement
  • Take commercial ownership (budget, risk, delivery outcomes)

What We're Looking For

  • Senior Project Manager / Project Manager background in civils or infrastructure
  • Experience delivering major projects (£30m+)
  • Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3 / NEC4)
  • Background in energy, utilities, or substations (highly desirable)
  • SMSTS (essential)

This role does NOT offer Visa sponsorship so all applicants must have the right to work in the UK without Visa support

Why Apply?

  • Work on a nationally significant infrastructure programme
  • Join a well-established contractor with a strong project pipeline
  • Long-term career development within major projects

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong civils background and are looking for your next challenge, apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.

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