At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects in Life Sciences and Manufacturing from start to finish.
- Company: Dynamic FM and workplace services client with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Join a fast-paced environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in critical environments while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: Proven project management experience with strong commercial and stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 75000 £ per year.
Location: Southampton/Basingstoke
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Hybrid
Salary: Up to £75,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + 20% Bonus
About the Role
We are partnering with an FM and workplace services client to recruit a Senior Project Manager supporting a portfolio of Life Sciences and Manufacturing clients across the South of England. This is a client-facing, commercially focused project management role responsible for identifying and developing project opportunities within existing client accounts, managing projects from concept through to completion, and taking ownership of commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
Working across an established client portfolio, you will deliver a range of refurbishment, M&E, infrastructure and workplace improvement projects within laboratory, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and other operational environments, including live and critical environments where programme risk and site constraints require careful planning and sequencing. The role offers a blend of project delivery, stakeholder management and commercial responsibility, making it well suited to an experienced project professional from an FM, building services, fit-out, specialist contractor or principal contractor background.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and develop project opportunities within existing client accounts
- Manage projects from feasibility, scope development and budgeting through to delivery, handover and final account
- Prepare project cost plans, manage tender processes and procure subcontractors and suppliers
- Take ownership of project P&L, including forecasting, cost control, variation management and profitability
- Fulfil Principal Contractor responsibilities where required, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, health and safety standards and company governance processes
- Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders across the portfolio
- Manage multiple concurrent projects while ensuring programme, quality and commercial objectives are achieved
- Oversee subcontractor performance and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget
- Produce regular commercial and operational reporting for senior leadership
- Support account growth by identifying additional project opportunities and developing trusted client relationships
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience delivering projects from inception through to completion with full commercial ownership
- Strong experience preparing project cost plans, reviewing subcontractor quotations and managing tender processes
- P&L management experience, including forecasting, cost control and variation management
- Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and external delivery partners
- Strong understanding of CDM regulations and Principal Contractor responsibilities
- Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within a fast-paced environment
- Strong commercial awareness and a proactive approach to identifying project opportunities
Senior Project Manager – Life Sciences & Manufacturing (FM/Principal Contracting) in Basingstoke employer: Sentinel
As a Senior Project Manager in Life Sciences & Manufacturing, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment located in the vibrant regions of Southampton and Basingstoke. Our company prioritises employee growth through continuous professional development opportunities and fosters a collaborative culture that values innovation and excellence. With competitive benefits including a generous salary, car allowance, and performance bonuses, we are committed to ensuring our team members feel valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in their roles.
