Civils Project Manager

Freelance Civils Project Manager (HS2)

Location: Solihull / Kenilworth Corridor

Contract Type: Freelance (6-12 Month Initial Contract)

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

The Role

My principal contractor client requires an experienced Freelance Civils Project Manager to drive operational delivery across key infrastructure packages on HS2 Phase 1 (Sub-lot 2B / Area North).

You will lead site operations and contract administration for road realignments, trace/trackbed drainage, and reinforced concrete pumping stations.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day site operations for roads/highways, deep trace drainage, and RC wet infrastructure/pumping stations.
Act as primary site liaison with Tier-1 JV partners (BBV / HS2 Ltd) and local authorities.
Administer NEC4 contract conditions (CEs, Early Warnings, EWNs) alongside the commercial team.
Enforce HS2 Target Zero safety policies, environmental compliance (dewatering/silt management), and QA/ITP sign-offs.

Requirements

Proven freelance PM experience on major UK civil engineering/infrastructure projects (£10m+ packages).
Hands-on experience delivering highways/roadworks, trackbed drainage, and deep RC water structures.
Strong practical knowledge of NEC4
CSCS Black Card, SMSTS, and Full UK Driving Licence.

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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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