Project Manager in Ipswich, Suffolk

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