Project Manager - Marine/Port

Project Manager - Marine / Port Infrastructure Location: Felixstowe, Suffolk Contract: Freelance / CIS Rate: £450-£550 per day Project Value: £7.5m Sector: Marine / Ports / Heavy Civil Engineering We are currently…

Pay rate £450 – £550/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 14 August 2026

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CIS

Project Manager - Marine / Port Infrastructure

Location: Felixstowe, Suffolk
Contract: Freelance / CIS
Rate: £450-£550 per day
Project Value: £7.5m
Sector: Marine / Ports / Heavy Civil Engineering

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong marine, port or heavy civil engineering background to deliver a £7.5m infrastructure project at Felixstowe Port for a specialist marine contractor.

The project involves the replacement of twin crane rails within an operational port environment, incorporating significant heavy civil engineering works and requiring a highly experienced Project Manager capable of managing complex construction activities safely, efficiently and to programme.

The Role

You will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the project, coordinating site operations, subcontractors, engineering teams and key stakeholders while ensuring the works are delivered to the required standards for safety, quality, programme and cost.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of a £7.5m crane rail replacement scheme within a live port environment
Manage heavy civil and marine construction activities from mobilisation through to completion
Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, site teams and engineering resources
Manage programme, commercial performance, quality and H&S
Liaise closely with the client, port stakeholders and project teams
Ensure works are delivered safely with minimal disruption to ongoing port operations
Manage construction sequencing, logistics and site interfaces
Monitor progress against programme and drive delivery on site
Lead project meetings and provide clear reporting to senior management and the client
Identify and manage project risks, issues and change

About You

The successful candidate will have a proven track record delivering marine, port, quay, crane rail, heavy civils or similar complex infrastructure projects.

You should have:

Strong Project Management experience within construction/civil engineering
Previous experience working in a port or marine environment
Experience delivering projects of £5m+ value
Strong knowledge of heavy civil engineering and construction methodologies
Experience managing multiple subcontractors and site teams
Excellent programme, commercial and stakeholder management skills
Strong understanding of health, safety and quality requirements
Ability to manage complex works within an operational environment
Relevant construction/project management qualifications are desirableThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager with marine or port experience to take a lead role on a high-profile £7.5m infrastructure scheme at Felixstowe Port.

Rate: £450-£550 per day CIS

Apply now with your CV and details of relevant marine, port or heavy civil engineering project experience.

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