Project / Senior Project Manager

Stantec UK Careers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Great benefits

Training and development

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a highly organised and motivated person to join our team and train as a Project or Senior Project Manager in the Buildings London & Southeast region. The role involves working closely with technical and project teams and delivering projects across multiple clients and sectors.

You will be involved in the full lifecycle of projects, with support from experienced Project Managers and Project Directors.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Project Management, or Engineering) is desirable, but relevant administrative experience will also be considered.
• Exposure to Stantec’s internal systems including Oracle, IPS and PURS as well as strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Exceptional organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with technical and financial teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple administrative tasks simultaneously, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Proactive attitude, commitment to continuous learning, and a desire to understand project lifecycle management.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Project Manager duties in setting up new multi-disciplinary projects when requested by the Client.
• Setup, manage and organise project folders with fee agreements, change orders so that they are readily available for the technical teams.
• Action and monitor budget uplifts when additional work stages are requested by the Client and work with the technical teams to identify change order opportunities.
• Support the implementation of change control procedures by documenting requests, tracking approvals, and updating records.
• Lead and support the technical team in the delivery of their work; coordinating, managing risk and assisting in problem-solving
• Overseeing the commercial performance of projects
• Undertake Project Management duties in tracking project performance as well as identifying issues with individual projects by reviewing weekly financial reports.
• Work closely with the Project Controller teams to facilitate project EAC updates and ensure forecasting requirements are met.
• Identify and resolve budget issues when identified during forecasting.
• Work with the technical teams and discipline leads to collate the information required for monthly billing reports and instruct the PA to raise invoices in accordance with Client specifications.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Independent working

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Oracle

IPS

PURs

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated person to join our team and train as a Project or Senior Project Manager. The role involves working closely with the technical and project teams and over time be responsible for delivering projects over multiple clients and sectors within our BuildingsLondon & Southeast region.

As a region, we deliver multi-disciplinary projects predominantly made up of Civil, Structural, MEP, Acoustic, Fire and Geoenvironmental Engineers. You will be involved in the full lifecycle of projects and this position represents a great opportunity for aspiring project managers to learn all the Stantec systems and processes with the support of other experienced Project Managers and Project Directors.

The opportunity would suit an ambitious individual looking to take their next step within the project management function.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Support & Documentation

• Undertake Project Manager duties in setting up new multi-disciplinary projects when requested by the Client.
• Setup, manage and organise project folders with fee agreements, change orders so that they are readily available for the technical teams.
• Action and monitor budget uplifts when additional work stages are requested by the Client and work with the technical teams to identify change order opportunities.
• Support the implementation of change control procedures by documenting requests, tracking approvals, and updating records.
• Lead and support the technical team in the delivery of their work; coordinating, managing risk and assisting in problem-solving

Financial & Administrative Support

• Overseeing the commercial performance of projects
• Undertake Project Management duties in tracking project performance as well as identifying issues with individual projects by reviewing weekly financial reports.
• Work closely with the Project Controller teams to facilitate project EAC updates and ensure forecasting requirements are met.
• Identify and resolve budget issues when identified during forecasting.
• Work with the technical teams and discipline leads to collate the information required for monthly billing reports and instruct the PA to raise invoices in accordance with Client specifications.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Project Management, or Engineering) is desirable, but relevant administrative experience will also be considered.
• Exposure to Stantec’s internal systems including Oracle, IPS and PURS as well as strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Exceptional organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with technical and financial teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple administrative tasks simultaneously, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Proactive attitude, commitment to continuous learning, and a desire to understand project lifecycle management.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.

Why Join Us:

• We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups).
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.