Project Manager in Gerrards Cross

Project Manager – Civil Engineering (HS2)

Location: Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire

Rate: £500 – £600 per day (inside IR35)

We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager to join the HS2 delivery team, based in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire.

The role supports delivery of major HS2 civils and infrastructure works, including earthworks, utilities diversions, highways, drainage, structures and environmental mitigation. You will be working within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment on one of the UK\’s most significant infrastructure programmes.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day delivery of HS2 work packages, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient execution
• Maintaining accurate records of land access, completed land parcels, trenches and soil sampling locations, updating the land access tracker in line with HS2 requirements
• Ensuring each land parcel has a detailed Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) report, clearly identifying working restrictions and environmental constraints
• Ensuring all land parcels have pre-, during- and post-construction condition surveys completed and recorded
• Applying and managing NEC contracts, including programme control, change management and cost reporting
• Leading site teams to ensure compliance with HS2 standards, site branding, housekeeping and \”Perfect Start\” requirements
• Chairing daily briefings and weekly / monthly safety meetings, driving HS2\’s Zero Harm and environmental objectives
• Monitoring site works for compliance with design, specifications and environmental controls, implementing corrective actions where required
• Managing the design management process, coordinating with designers to ensure timely approvals and technical compliance
• Producing regular progress reports and forecasts for senior stakeholders
• Providing leadership and line management to project staff, setting clear accountabilities and supporting team performance

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering civil engineering or major infrastructure projects, ideally within HS2, rail or highways
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial management
• Relevant qualifications and / or working towards chartered status (ICE, CIOB, RICS or similar)
• CSCS card and SMSTS certification
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience working in highly regulated environments
• The ability to manage multiple work fronts and site locations

If this is of interest please do apply with your most up to date CV and one of the team will be in touch