Description
Freelance Civil Engineering Project Manager – Sewers & Drainage
Location: Wilmslow area
Rate: £450 –£600 per day
Contract: Freelance
Start date: November 2026
Duration: November through to April 2027, with a strong likelihood of extension
My client is looking for an experienced Freelance Civil Engineering Project Manager to take full responsibility for a major sewer diversion scheme in the Wilmslow area. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Project Manager with a strong background in civil engineering, drainage and live sewer works. You'll take ownership of the scheme from mobilisation through to completion, managing programme, commercial performance, health and safety, quality and stakeholder relationships.
The Scheme
The project involves the installation of a new sewer line and associated infrastructure
The Role
This is an end-to-end Project Management position. You'll take ownership of the scheme, leading the site team and coordinating all aspects of delivery.
Responsibilities
- Programme management: Producing and maintaining the works programme, planning resources, plant and materials, and managing critical activities.
- Commercial management: Working alongside the Project QS on valuations, applications for payment, cost control, compensation events, variations and subcontractor accounts.
- Health and safety: Managing RAMS, permits, temporary works coordination, inspections and site briefings, while maintaining a strong safety culture.
- Stakeholder management: Coordinating with the Principal Contractor, client, utility stakeholders and other contractors to manage interfaces and resolve issues before they affect delivery.
- Reporting: Providing regular progress, commercial and H&S reports.
- Quality assurance: Managing ITPs, quality records, CCTV surveys and final handover documentation.
- Team leadership: Managing engineers, site supervisors, operatives and subcontractors throughout the scheme.
About you
My client is keen to speak with freelance Project Managers who have:
A proven track record delivering live sewer and drainage schemes, ideally within the water industry.
Experience of deep excavations, temporary works, overpumping and connections into live sewers.
Strong commercial awareness, including cost control, valuations and change management.
Experience working under a Principal Contractor on major highways or infrastructure projects.
The confidence to manage multiple contractor interfaces and run a project with minimal supervision.
Good IT skills and confidence using digital systems for project and H&S management. DashPivot experience would be beneficial but isn't essential.
Essential
- SMSTS and CSCS.
Desirable
- Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor qualifications and NRSWA.
Interested?
If you're an experienced freelance Civil Engineering Project Manager looking for your next contract, I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch to discuss the opportunity your experience and availability please email