Project Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to significant compensation, strong employer reputation, and career advancement opportunities in project management.
- Annual salary between £65,000 and £75,000
- Opportunity to lead major infrastructure projects
- Career growth within a respected contracting company
- Demands high performance and strong leadership skills
Pros
- Salary range of £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
- Long-term career growth with a focus on high-value projects
- Leadership autonomy in project delivery
Cons
- High expectations and pressure in a delivery-focused role
- Client and stakeholder management can be demanding
- Commuting required for site management
Who it's for
Senior • In-office, potential site visits
Good fit
- Experienced project managers in civil engineering
- Leaders interested in managing large-scale projects
- Professionals who thrive in collaborative environments
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates seeking lower responsibility roles
- Individuals preferring remote-only work
- Those not interested in site management
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Project Manager - Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
Permanent Role | Leiston, Suffolk
£65,000 - £75,000 per annum (DOE) + Benefits
Major Infrastructure & Road Schemes
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale infrastructure and road projects in the Leiston, Suffolk area. This is a permanent, full-time role with a well-established civil engineering contractor offering long-term career growth, leadership autonomy, and involvement in high-value schemes across East Anglia.
This role is ideally suited to a driven civil engineering professional with a solid background in site management, project planning, and stakeholder coordination - and who thrives in a delivery-focused, collaborative environment. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing works involving complex groundworks, highways, drainage, structures, and surfacing.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the successful delivery of infrastructure and road projects from pre-construction through to completion
- Oversee site activities and ensure they are delivered safely, on time, and to budget
- Act as the primary point of contact for the client, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
- Manage commercial and programme-related aspects of the project, including cost control, forecasting, and reporting
- Ensure compliance with all contractual, health & safety, and quality standards
- Lead project meetings, reviews, and progress reporting to senior leadership
- Support the development of junior engineers and site managers, fostering a high-performance culture on site
- Contribute to planning, procurement, method statements, risk assessments, and resource management
Requirements:
- Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent)
- Proven experience in delivering infrastructure, highways, or large civil engineering projects
- Strong knowledge of project lifecycle, planning tools, and contract administration (NEC or similar)
- Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Valid CSCS card (essential), SMSTS (preferred)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve site issues pragmatically
- Comfortable commuting to Leiston on a daily basis
What's on Offer:
- £65,000 - £75,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
- Permanent role with stability and autonomy
- High-profile infrastructure projects in Suffolk and East Anglia
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Pension scheme and additional benefits
Ready to Lead? If you're an experienced civil engineering professional ready to step into a key leadership role and make a direct impact on high-value infrastructure projects, we want to hear from you.
Apply today to join a trusted contractor making a real difference in the region's infrastructure landscape.
