Public-Sector Engineering Senior Project Manager

Penguin Recruitment; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment, on behalf of an established engineering firm in Pontypridd, South Wales, seeks a Senior Project Manager to own and deliver a diverse portfolio for the Local Authority sector.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and risk, and coordinate stakeholders from inception to completion, ensuring right outcomes for clients and the business. This is a role focused on meaningful public-sector delivery and career growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive project management experience in engineering, construction or infrastructure.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organisational skills.
• Leadership and collaborative, proactive approach.
• Relevant project management or engineering qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Manage programmes, budgets, risks and resources.
• Coordinate design teams, consultants and delivery partners.
• Engage with Local Authority clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure governance, reporting and documentation are up to date.
• Identify and resolve issues to keep programmes on track.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Relevant project management or engineering qualifications

Job description

Penguin Recruitment, on behalf of an established engineering firm in Pontypridd, South Wales, seeks a Senior Project Manager to own and deliver a diverse portfolio for the Local Authority sector.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and risk, and coordinate stakeholders from inception to completion, ensuring right outcomes for clients and the business. This is a role focused on meaningful public-sector delivery and career growth.