Senior Project Manager

FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading integrated design and build contractor in the water sector for a Senior Project Manager to strengthen their Construction and Project Delivery teams. Following the award of major AMP8 framework projects, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation delivering essential infrastructure projects across the North West region. This role offers long-term career stability, leadership of high-value projects, and excellent professional development opportunities within a highly respected contractor.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working (role dependent)
• Car / car allowance (role dependent)
• 25 days holiday
• Bank Holidays (option to buy an additional 5 days)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Additional benefits including cycle to work scheme, discounts & savings hub, Kids Pass and more

Senior Project Manager Role

Reporting to the Head of Construction or Operations Manager, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of major projects within the AMP8 framework. You will oversee the direction, coordination and execution of projects from inception through to completion and handover.

• Ensure projects are delivered safely, to specification, within programme and in line with commercial targets.
• Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, ensuring outstanding customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.

Senior Project Manager Responsibilities

• Promote exceptional safety standards and high-quality delivery across all site activities.
• Ensure the Business Management System (BMS) is applied throughout all stages of project delivery.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, joint venture partners, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Plan, review and manage project delivery including approval of Project Execution Plans (PEPs).
• Ensure detailed project plans, method statements and risk assessments are prepared and approved prior to commencement.
• Monitor project progress, performance and resource allocation to ensure delivery against targets.
• Manage all commercial aspects including forecasting, reporting, budgeting and cost control.
• Identify, manage and report non-conformities and associated risks or costs.
• Ensure all project records and documentation are complete and available at handover.
• Lead governance reviews and provide regular project updates to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and all relevant Health & Safety legislation.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within project teams.
• Maintain strong knowledge of technical disciplines associated with water and wastewater design and build projects.
• Ensure customer expectations are met and exceeded to maintain high satisfaction levels.

Senior Project Manager Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering multidisciplinary construction and engineering projects, ideally within the water sector.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in construction, engineering or commercial discipline.
• Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent.
• Extensive experience delivering projects from concept through to commissioning and handover.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness including budgeting, forecasting and risk management.
• Knowledge of construction contracts including NEC and/or IChemE.
• Working knowledge of CDM regulations and construction Health & Safety legislation.
• Ability to lead governance reviews and present at senior-level project meetings.

Desirable

• Experience delivering water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Chartered status with a recognised engineering, construction or commercial institution.
• NEC Project Manager Accreditation.
• Experience managing commissioning, testing and handover phases.

About the Company

Our client is a leading integrated design and build provider operating across the UK water sector, delivering complex infrastructure projects through long-term frameworks, joint ventures and alliances. They are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment, where employees are empowered to develop, grow and reach their full potential. With a strong focus on innovation, diversity and wellbeing, they aim to attract and retain top talent across the industry.

If you are looking for a Senior Project Manager opportunity with a market-leading contractor offering long-term frameworks, career progression and job security, click Apply Now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven't heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

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