Senior Project Manager

Aqua Consultants Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua Consultants Ltd. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of high-profile, complex programmes in the UK.

You will drive strategic alignment, optimise resources, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction through dynamic leadership and championing innovation, sustainability and operational excellence. You will manage programme delivery teams, ensuring successful execution and alignment with organisational objectives, budgets, and client requirements while fostering a

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large, complex programmes across multiple sectors.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Expertise in stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and financial governance.
• Proficiency with project management tools and dashboards.
• NEC3/4 accreditation or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic programmes within scope, budget and timelines.
• Define and manage governance structures with transparency and risk controls.
• Align programmes with client requirements and organisational goals.
• Directly manage delivery teams and mentor leaders.
• Act as primary client/stakeholder contact and maintain relationships.
• Oversee budgets, financial performance and profitability.
• Manage contracts with legal and finance teams to mitigate risks.
• Forecast resources and strategically allocate across projects.
• Monitor programme performance and provide data-driven insights.
• Drive process improvements and adoption of innovative tools.
• Embed sustainability and support digital transformation across programmes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Financial governance

Project dashboards

Data visualisation

NEC3/4 accreditation

Cross-sector experience

Education

NEC3/4 accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Advanced digital platforms

Job description

As a Senior Project Manager, you will oversee and drive the successful delivery of high-profile, complex programmes, ensuring strategic alignment, resource optimisation, and stakeholder satisfaction. This role is integral to the organisation, requiring dynamic leadership and a commitment to fostering innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.

You will manage project delivery teams, ensuring the successful execution of projects within the programme and alignment with organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities;

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic programmes, ensuring objectives are met within scope, budget, and timelines.
• Define and manage programme governance structures, ensuring transparency, accountability, and effective risk management.
• Align programmes with organisational goals and client requirements, providing strategic oversight to project teams.

Team Management & Development

• Directly manage project delivery team members and oversee multidisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Mentor and develop project leaders, ensuring professional growth and the adoption of best practices.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary point of contact for key clients and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and proactive communication across all programme stages.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, promoting trust and long-term partnership opportunities.
• Oversee programme budgets and financial performance, ensuring profitability and adherence to financial plans.
• Manage contracts and commercial agreements, collaborating with legal and finance teams to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
• Actively source work for self, team, service division and Aqua.
• Strategically allocate resources across projects, ensuring optimal utilisation and addressing conflicts or shortages.
• Forecast resource needs and develop strategies to support long-term organisational growth.

Performance Management & Reporting

• Monitor and report on programme performance, delivering data-driven insights to senior leadership and clients.
• Prepare executive-level reports highlighting progress, challenges, and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Drive process optimisation initiatives to enhance efficiency and delivery excellence.
• Champion the adoption of innovative tools, technologies, and methodologies to improve programme outcomes.

Sustainability & Strategic Alignment

• Embed sustainability principles across programmes, ensuring alignment with organisational environmental and social objectives.
• Support the organisation's digital transformation agenda by integrating data-driven decision-making into programme management.

Skills & Qualifications;

• Proven experience in leading large, complex programmes across multiple sectors.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a strategic mindset and exceptional communication skills.
• Expertise in stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and financial governance.
• Proficiency in project and programme management tools, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and advanced digital platforms.
• NEC3/4 accreditation or similar certification.
• Experience in the water, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
• Advanced knowledge of project dashboards and data visualisation tools.