Project Manager

Project Manager – Structural Steel Installation

Ipswich

Permanent | Up to £75,000 DOE + Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a well-established structural steel contractor. This is a key leadership role overseeing the full lifecycle delivery of structural steel installation projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and commercially controlled execution across a high-profile nuclear infrastructure programme.

What you’ll do:

Lead and manage structural steel installation projects from planning through to completion

Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project programmes and lookahead plans

Coordinate site activities, trades, subcontractors, and fabrication interfaces

Review and interpret structural drawings, erection sequences, and construction methodologies

Liaise with clients, engineers, designers, and internal teams to ensure full project alignment

Manage project documentation including contracts, RFIs, variations, and work packages

Monitor budgets, costs, and financial performance in collaboration with commercial teams

Chair site meetings and provide clear progress reporting internally and to clients

Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards across site operations

Resolve technical, logistical, and construction issues quickly and effectively

Act as the key link between site operations and fabrication/workshop teams

Oversee quality control and ensure successful project handover and completion

You’ll need:

Proven experience (5+ years) as a Project Manager within structural steel, steel erection, or heavy construction

Strong technical understanding of steel fabrication, erection methods, and site operations

Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, shop drawings, and erection plans

Experience using planning tools such as Asta Powerproject or Primavera P6

Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Experience in contract administration and cost control (QS coordination)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Experience with Trimble / Trimble Connect (essential)

Competence in Bluebeam or similar PDF mark-up tools

Valid driving licence and willingness to be site-based full time

CSCS / SMSTS (or equivalent site safety certification)

Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar (desirable)

NEBOSH / IOSH qualification (desirable)

Experience with BIM / Tekla Structures and crane lift planning (desirable)

Why this role?

Long-term secured project pipeline offering strong job stability

Join a highly experienced and collaborative delivery team

Competitive salary up to £75,000 depending on experience

Strong opportunity to progress within a specialist structural steel environment

Interested? Email ***email_hidden*** for a confidential discussion or to send your CV.