Project Manager

Belcan; Blaenau Ffestiniog; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a portfolio of major infrastructure programmes from early planning through to handover. You will direct cross-discipline teams, manage design, procurement, construction and commissioning, and ensure delivery to the highest standards with robust governance.

The role requires delivery-focused leadership, excellent stakeholder engagement and a solid grasp of contract law.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a delivery-focused operational leader.
• Significant experience managing multiple complex projects within major UK infrastructure programmes.
• Knowledge of construction contract law and forms of contract.
• Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships at all levels.
• Competent in MS Office, document control systems, Primavera and CEMAR.
• Relevant CSCS Card.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-performing project delivery teams, supporting pre-construction planning activities and overseeing projects throughout design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, utilise operational performance data to drive decision-making and ensure strong collaboration across internal and external stakeholders.
• Champion health, safety and environmental performance while maintaining commercial awareness throughout project delivery.

Skills

Delivery leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

CSCS Card

Tools

Primavera

CEMAR

MS Office

Document control systems

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Location: Trawsfynydd, North Wales (minimum 3 days onsite per week) with occasional travel to Manchester and some remote working available.

Contract: 11 months (possible extension)

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of a portfolio of major infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a delivery-focused leader with experience managing complex programmes, multidisciplinary teams and project lifecycles from early planning through to completion.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will take ownership of multiple projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. You will provide leadership across project teams, drive operational excellence and work closely with commercial, supply chain and stakeholder groups to achieve successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• The Senior Project Manager will lead and develop high-performing project delivery teams, supporting pre-construction planning activities and overseeing projects throughout design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• You will promote a culture of continuous improvement, utilise operational performance data to drive decision-making and ensure strong collaboration across internal and external stakeholders.
• The role also includes championing health, safety and environmental performance while maintaining commercial awareness throughout project delivery.

Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience as a delivery-focused operational leader.
• Significant experience managing multiple complex projects within major UK infrastructure programmes.
• Knowledge of construction contract law and forms of contract.
• Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships at all levels.
• Competent in MS Office, document control systems, Primavera and CEMAR.
• Relevant CSCS Card.

Desirable

• Experience within highly regulated industries such as nuclear or energy.

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background.