Senior Project Manager

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited; Billericay; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee a £50m Design and Build Education project in Essex. The candidate should have a proven track record in managing projects over £40m from start to finish, excellent client-facing skills, and experience leading teams on-site. A degree in Construction Management and relevant qualifications are essential. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Car allowance

Healthcare

Pension

Performance bonus up to 25%

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management or comparable qualification.
• Previously held Number 1 Project Manager roles with recognised Top 100 Main Contractors.
• Exceptional client facing and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all project management functions from planning to construction delivery.
• Responsible for a £50m Design and Build Education project.
• Lead teams on site of 20+ staff.

Skills

Project Management

Client Facing Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Construction Management

NVQ Level 6, BSc or MCIOB

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref:

Location: Essex (project located near Billericay)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c 95k- 105k (DOE) + competitive benefits package inc car allowance, healthcare, pension and performance bonus to 25%.

Company & Project: Apple Technical Recruitment are working in partnership with an award winning Tier 1 Main Contractor to recruit a talented and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a c 50m Design and Build Education project in Essex.
With a busy project pipeline and healthy order book for the remainder of 2025 and into 2026, the business are seeking to recruit a Senior Project Manager with a track record of delivering projects in excess of c 40m in single value through the whole project lifecycle including pre-construction, PCSA and on-site delivery.

Our client is a well respected employer who have a number of projects valued at c 50m+ on site and starting on site in 2026 across Essex and the surrounding counties.

The company is recognised for supporting their employees, with both internal promotion/career development, alongside advocating employee ideas and innovations. The business has a market leading benefits package.

Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing all project management functions for the project, from planning, design and financial management, through to practical construction delivery of the project.

Previous experience in managing projects 40m+ as Number 1 Project Manager for a Top 100 Main contractor is essential, along with a strong working knowledge of both pre-construction project management, contract management, H&S, and exceptional client facing skills.

Our client is looking for a candidate with a stable career history working for Top 100 Main Contractors on projects from concept to completion and with experience of managing teams on site of 20+.

Desirable Experience:

• Previously held Number 1 Project Manager roles with recognised Top 100 Main Contractors.
• Experienced in delivering Construction projects 40m+ within any of the following sectors would be advantageous Commercial, MOD/Defence, Education, Science or Mixed-Use sectors.
• Ideally from a Site Management or Engineering background, including a valid CSCS Card and ideally NVQ Level 6, BSc or MCIOB.
• Exceptional client facing and people management skills, experience in leading teams of c20 staff, including solid technical knowledge of planning, design, commercial and construction delivery.
• Previous Roles: Senior Project Manager OR Project Manager OR Construction Manager OR Project Director OR Contracts Manager.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Construction Management or comparable qualification - NVQ/HNC etc.
MCIOB status would be advantageous.

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Senior Project Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.