Project Manager

Unite People

Freelance Project Manager – Groundworks & Civil Engineering

📍 Near Darlington
💼 Freelance (Ltd or CIS)
📅 Long-term Project
💷 Negotiable Day Rate

An experienced Freelance Project Manager is required to oversee a major groundworks and infrastructure package on a large-scale construction development near Darlington.

Working for an established and respected groundworks contractor, the successful Project Manager will take responsibility for the delivery of a £7–8 million package of works, managing operational delivery, programme performance, subcontractor coordination and client liaison throughout the project lifecycle.

This role is ideally suited to a Project Manager with a strong background delivering large-scale groundworks packages and infrastructure works for specialist groundworks businesses.

Scope of Works

* Managing a £7–8 million groundworks package

* Overseeing drainage and infrastructure installation

* Managing foundations and substructure works

* Coordinating external works packages

* Supervising on-site infrastructure and associated civils works

* Managing site teams, subcontractors and engineering staff

* Monitoring programme, sequencing and delivery targets

* Client liaison and coordination with the wider construction team

* Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and within budget

Requirements

* Previous experience working as a Project Manager for an established groundworks contractor

* Strong background delivering large-scale groundworks and civils packages

* Good understanding of drainage, foundations, substructure and external works

* Strong programming and planning capability

* Ability to manage programme, sequencing and site logistics effectively

* SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid preferred

* Strong communication and leadership skills

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