Project Manager – Infrastructure & Construction Workstreams - URGENT

Korn Ferry; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Manager for infrastructure and construction workstreams in England. The role involves overseeing project delivery, managing stakeholders, and ensuring compliance in a regulated environment. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in construction programmes and SC clearance. This position offers the opportunity to lead critical infrastructure programmes and drive significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering infrastructure or construction programmes.
• Ability to work in client-side roles with limited direct authority.
• Strong technical understanding of Tier 1 contractor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of infrastructure projects from initiation to completion.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and delivery partners.
• Maintain oversight of scope, risk, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Budget management

Technical understanding of construction models

Influencing cross-functional teams

Job description

Overview

Project Manager – Infrastructure & Construction Workstreams

Clearance: SC Cleared

Contract Length: 6 months initially, with potential for extension

Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for experienced Project Managers to support delivery across three major infrastructure-focused workstreams: Roads & Gates, Accommodation/Buildings, and Utilities. These are client-side roles within a highly regulated environment, ideal for professionals who excel in complex, multi-stakeholder settings and can drive delivery from within the client organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of infrastructure or construction projects from initiation through to completion
• Engage and coordinate with stakeholders, contractors, and delivery partners
• Maintain oversight of scope, risk, schedule, and budget
• Ensure compliance with internal governance and regulatory frameworks
• Report on progress, escalate issues appropriately, and drive resolution
• Act as a key point of contact across internal and external teams

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering infrastructure or construction programmes – ideally within secure, regulated, or government-backed sectors (e.g., defence, nuclear)
• Ability to work in client-side roles with limited direct authority, influencing and coordinating cross-functional teams
• Comfortable navigating complex governance, processes, and stakeholder environments
• Strong technical understanding of construction and delivery models, including Tier 1 contractor relationships
• Live SC Clearance

If you're an experienced Project Manager looking to take on a high-impact role within a secure and highly regulated environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a dynamic team driving critical infrastructure programmes forward.