Project Manager

Project Manager

Location: Cambridge

Duration: 6-month Rolling Contract

Rate: £600 per day Inside IR35

Are you an experienced Project Manager with SDF works expertise looking for a long-term freelance opportunity in the East of England? We are seeking a highly experienced Freelance Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of SDF works projects across the Cambridge region. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven PM with National Highways experience who enjoys managing multiple schemes while benefiting from genuine flexibility and long-term contract security.

Working with a leading infrastructure team, you'll be responsible for delivering 4-5 live projects simultaneously. While these schemes are typically valued in the hundreds of thousands, they require strong programme management, stakeholder coordination, and a proactive approach to health, safety, and delivery.

The role offers a flexible working arrangement, including working from home 1 day per week as well as at a variety of different offices based on location. Contracts are offered on a rolling 6-month basis, with work already secured through to at least Christmas and likely beyond.

What's on offer?

• £600 per day Inside IR35
• Long-term pipeline of secured work
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• Laptop and mobile phone provided
• Opportunity to manage diverse infrastructure and highways projects

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience delivering SDF works (essential)
• Valid CSCS Black Card
• SMSTS
• National Highways Passport
• Safety Critical Medical
• Strong project management experience within highways or civil engineering environments

Desirable

• Chapter 8 vehicle