Senior Project Manager

MAG (Airports Group); Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MAG is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee high-profile projects at Manchester Airport. The role emphasizes strong leadership, stakeholder management, and compliance with safety legislation. Candidates should have experience in civil engineering and project delivery.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

Subsidized public transport

Range of company discounts

24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Proven experience in greenfield and brownfield project delivery.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multiple complex, high-profile projects across various MAG assets.
• Ensure compliance with SHE legislation and CDM throughout project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Education

APMP PPQ

Job description

Senior Project Manager

• Permanent role based at Manchester Airport
• Flexible/Hybrid working

Manchester Airport connects over 28 million passengers annually to more than 200 destinations worldwide. As the UK's fourth-largest airport and one of Europe's top 20, it is part of MAG, the largest UK-owned airport group, supporting over 19,000 jobs and generating approximately £7.75bn for the region each year.

We prioritize sustainability, integrating it into all aspects of our operations. Our initiatives include decarbonization efforts, educational programs, community engagement, and volunteering opportunities.

• Bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidized public transport
• Range of company discounts
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

About The Role

At MAG, we believe that a first-class customer journey starts with a first-class career journey. We are committed to fostering inclusive environments where our employees can thrive. Benefits include:

We have three openings for Senior Project Managers responsible for delivering multiple complex, high-profile projects across various MAG assets, focusing on cost, schedule, quality, and compliance with the MAG Project Delivery System.

The role involves adopting an “Airport as the customer” approach to minimize operational disruption and ensuring SHE legislation and CDM compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

One position is suited for an experienced civil engineer, preferably with a background in Airfield Infrastructure and Civils Works, including knowledge of engineering maintenance in infrastructure, especially in airfield manoeuvring and non-manoeuvring areas, and experience in conceptual engineering, detailed design, construction, and maintenance of heavy industrial structures.

What Will Make You Successful

You will hold an APMP PPQ or equivalent qualification. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills are essential to engage effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders and manage conflicting demands. Proven experience in greenfield and brownfield project delivery, from exploration to handover, is required.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to supporting mental health and underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments for your application or interview process. Please contact us at [e-mail].

Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity.