Senior Construction Project Manager

UK Health Security Agency; Porton; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Health Security Agency is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major capital, engineering and infrastructure projects across the Porton Down site. You will steer projects from concept to handover, ensuring safety, quality and value for money, while collaborating with senior stakeholders.

In this role you will manage budgets, contracts, and governance, directing cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering complex capital, engineering, construction or infrastructure projects through the full lifecycle.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors and suppliers in NEC and/or JCT environments.
• Strong financial management including budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Recognised project management qualification (APM PMQ or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of capital, engineering, refurbishment and infrastructure projects from start to finish.
• Manage budgets, procurement activities and contracts ensuring value for money.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across technical, operational and leadership teams.
• Drive governance, risk management and reporting for informed decisions.
• Create safe, compliant and sustainable project solutions aligned with long-term objectives.
• Lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Capital projects

Engineering projects

Infrastructure projects

Education

APM PMQ

Tools

Contract management (NEC/JCT)

Job description

The UK Health Security Agency are recruiting for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of major capital, engineering and infrastructure projects across our unique Porton Down site. If you are motivated by work that makes a genuine difference, are adept at turning complex projects into successful outcomes, and enjoy working on a busy site within a dynamic team, this could be the role for you.

Working within a highly specialised scientific environment, you'll manage projects valued up to £5m, guiding them from initial concept and business case through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. You'll provide strategic leadership throughout the project lifecycle, influencing key decisions and working closely with senior stakeholders across UKHSA to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the delivery of capital, engineering, refurbishment and infrastructure projects from start to finish.
• Managing project budgets, procurement activities and contracts, ensuring value for money and strong commercial performance.
• Building trusted relationships with stakeholders across technical, operational and leadership teams.
• Driving project governance, risk management and reporting to support informed decision-making.
• Creating safe, compliant and sustainable project solutions that support UKHSA's long-term objectives.
• Leading and motivating multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

About you

You'll bring:

• Proven experience delivering complex capital, engineering, construction or infrastructure projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors and suppliers, within NEC and/or JCT contract environments.
• Strong financial and commercial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• A recognised project management qualification such as APM PMQ, ChPP or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships at all levels.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations, health & safety requirements and project governance best practice.
• Eligible to obtain the required security clearance and able to work full-time on site at Porton Down

At UKHSA, your work will have real impact. You'll help deliver the infrastructure that enables world-class science, supports national health security and protects communities across the UK.

We're proud to be an inclusive employer where Everyone Matters, and we're committed to creating an environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive, contribute and succeed.

If you're ready to lead challenging, meaningful projects that make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.