Project Manager

Freelance Project Manager – Heavy Civils / Utilities / Rail

Location: East London

Contract: Freelance (until June 2028)

Hours: 45 hours per week

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Project Manager to deliver complex infrastructure works across heavy civils, utilities, rail and water projects.

This role requires a strong site-based Project Manager with proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors and programmes in a high-risk environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Full project delivery from planning through to completion

Programme management (P6 and short-term look-ahead)

Managing subcontractors and site teams

Ensuring compliance with NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Overseeing temporary works and site safety

Client and stakeholder management

Essential Experience:

Strong background in heavy civils / utilities / rail / water

Previous Project Manager experience on large infrastructure schemes

Temporary Works Coordinator / Supervisor experience

P6 programming and short-term planning

NEC3 / NEC4 contract experience

Subcontract management

Desirable:

Experience on Thames Water projects

Rail project experience

NRSWA

Lifting AP qualification

Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience)

This is a long-term freelance opportunity for a senior Project Manager looking for stability and continuity on major infrastructure works