Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager Employment Type: Permanent Location: Ipswich Project Type: Ground Engineering & Large-scale Engineering Construction Role Summary: We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to play a key role in delivering one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. As part of the Geotechnical Sub-Alliance (GSA) at Sizewell C, you’ll lead complex ground engineering works that are critical to preparing the site for a new nuclear power station. This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for project performance across safety, quality, programme, and commercial outcomes. You’ll be working within a collaborative NEC4 Alliance environment, leading multidisciplinary teams and specialist supply chain partners. Key Responsibilities: * Take full accountability for project delivery across safety, quality, programme, and commercial performance * Lead and integrate operations, design, plant, procurement, and commercial functions for geotechnical works (e.g. diaphragm walling, soil mixing, piling) * Set and drive high standards of performance, governance, and delivery across the project * Champion a Zero Harm culture, including leading investigations, setting safety KPIs, and ensuring close-out of actions * Establish and oversee quality strategy, audits, and compliance with ITPs and client requirements * Own the master programme, including critical path management, sequencing, and mitigation of risks and delays * Define and implement procurement strategy, including management of key suppliers and long-lead items * Drive productivity improvements and set measurable KPIs aligned to programme and commercial outcomes * Lead commercial strategy, including forecasting, CVRs, earned value, and contract negotiations * Provide contractual leadership under NEC4 Alliance, including managing change, early warnings, and compensation events * Chair risk-reduction and stakeholder meetings, maintaining strong relationships with the client and alliance partners * Lead, develop, and manage project teams, including performance, succession planning, and disciplinary processes * Ensure high standards of communication, including site briefings and client reporting Required Skills & Experience: * Proven experience as a Project Manager on major civil engineering or geotechnical projects * Strong technical understanding of ground engineering techniques such as diaphragm walling, piling, and soil improvement * Solid working knowledge of NEC contracts, ideally NEC4 Alliance or Option C/E environments * Demonstrated ability to manage large, multidisciplinary teams and complex supply chains * Strong commercial awareness, including experience with forecasting, cost control, and contract negotiations * Ability to manage and drive programme performance, including critical path and risk management * Confident stakeholder manager, with experience dealing with clients, partners, and senior leadership * A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to make informed decisions under pressure * Strong leadership skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams * Commitment to high standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence