Schemes Delivery Manager

Scheme Delivery Manager - Construction Team Location: Suffolk Rate: £350 per day - Inside IR35 Contract Type: Freelance / Contract Start: Immediate start for the right person Role Overview Suffolk Highways is a long-term highways contract secured in 2023 for up to 20 years. The contract delivers a wide range of highway maintenance and improvement activities across Suffolk. We are seeking an experienced Scheme Delivery Manager to support the delivery of high-quality highway services. This is a hands-on freelance role, responsible for managing site delivery, subcontractors, and multiple workstreams to ensure schemes are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day site delivery of schemes ensuring compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards Plan and manage programmes, resources, labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors Maintain high standards of site safety and environmental control Liaise with stakeholders including network managers, local authorities, designers, and community groups Ensure Construction Phase Plans, method statements, and safe systems of work are in place before work begins Ensure all site personnel and subcontractors are competent and fully trained Take ownership of project progress reporting and site records, including site diaries and as-built information Support development of construction programmes, phasing plans, and method statements Build strong relationships with key supply chain partners Support Early Contractor Involvement, buildability reviews, and Traffic Management planning Contribute to Value Management and Value Engineering activities Ensure compliance with company procedures and reporting requirements Required Experience & Qualifications SMSTS or IOSH CSCS Card HNC / Degree (desirable, not essential) Full UK Driving Licence Proven experience delivering highways or civil engineering projects in a site management / scheme delivery capacity Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills Commercial awareness and cost control experience Proactive approach with the ability to identify and implement improvements