Senior Project Manager in Birmingham

Build the world you want to live in with a career in the infrastructure property sector

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to assist in the delivery of a substantial programme of residential refurbishment works on behalf of major UK infrastructure clients.

The Senior Project Manager provides strategic leadership and direction for the organisation’s capital works programme, overseeing the planning, delivery and optimisation of multi‑million‑pound capital projects. This role ensures all capital works meet organisational objectives, statutory obligations and industry best practice, while driving value for money, sustainability and operational excellence. This is a full‑time role based within our Birmingham Office with the opportunity for flexible working.

• Develop and oversee the organisation’s long‑term capital strategy, aligning investment decisions with corporate priorities, asset condition and service needs
• Provide senior leadership on capital planning, feasibility, risk and programme optimisation
• Lead the delivery of major capital programmes, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget and to quality
• Ensure all projects incorporate sustainable design, lifecycle cost analysis and net‑zero or environmental targets where applicable
• Establish and manage governance frameworks for capital project approval, reporting, risk management, and quality assurance
• Ensure compliance with procurement rules, building regulations, CDM, planning legislation, and financial controls
• Lead procurement strategies for contractors, consultants, and suppliers, ensuring compliance and value for money
• Act as the senior interface between the capital programme and operational leadership, executive teams, external regulators, and community stakeholders

What will it take to be successful?

Ideally you will be an experienced Senior Project Manager within a Property Asset management team who has gained extensive experience leading large‑scale capital programmes. A strong knowledge of construction, design, engineering, building regulations, and CDM compliance is essential for this role along with proven experience in senior programme leadership and governance and a track record of managing complex stakeholder environments.

It would be beneficial if you have RICS, CIOB, ICE, RIBA, or APM and experience in public sector, property, education, infrastructure, or commercial estates. Knowledge of sustainability frameworks would also be advantageous. You will be highly organised, with good time management skills and possess a good working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.

Benefits

We offer a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes and generous annual leave.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace.