Project Manager

£375 - £400 per day - 12 months

Date Posted: Monday 19 October 2026

, Ref: 431

An experienced Freelance Project Manager is required to support a major civil engineering project based in Teesside.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor delivering a large-scale infrastructure scheme. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing project delivery, coordinating site teams and subcontractors, and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and in line with programme, budget and quality requirements.

The Role

  • Manage the overall delivery of civil engineering works, ensuring the project is delivered in accordance with programme, budget and quality requirements.
  • Coordinate Site Agents, Site Engineers, subcontractors, labour, plant and materials to ensure efficient project delivery.
  • Develop and monitor project programmes, identifying potential delays and implementing solutions to maintain progress.
  • Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with approved RAMS, drawings, specifications and project requirements.
  • Monitor project progress, productivity and costs, providing regular updates to the wider project team.
  • Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and quality throughout the project.
  • Oversee the planning and sequencing of works, ensuring resources are effectively allocated.
  • Manage subcontractor performance and liaise with clients, consultants and other project stakeholders.
  • Identify and resolve project risks, technical issues and operational challenges.
  • Maintain accurate project records and ensure all relevant documentation and reporting requirements are met.

Requirements

  • Proven experience working as a Project Manager within the civil engineering or infrastructure sector.
  • Demonstrable experience managing large-scale civil engineering projects from planning through to delivery.
  • Strong knowledge of construction methods, project planning, programme management and commercial awareness.
  • Experience managing site teams, subcontractors and multiple work packages.
  • Excellent understanding of health and safety legislation, quality assurance and environmental requirements.
  • Experience delivering highways, utilities, earthworks, structures or major infrastructure schemes is highly desirable.
  • Relevant CSCS qualification.
  • SMSTS required.
  • Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver projects to programme while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Remuneration

  • £375–£400 per day, depending on experience.

This is a temporary position, and Corepeople Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers to the hirer.

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