Senior Project Manager

Laing O'Rourke; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company at the forefront of the UK's energy future as a Senior Project Manager. This pivotal role involves overseeing a significant power infrastructure project, leading multi-disciplinary teams while prioritizing safety and innovation. You will enjoy long-term stability and the chance to make a substantial impact on one of the most significant energy upgrades in UK history.

Benefits

Stability and very long term work

Career-defining opportunity with high visibility and impact

Supportive, forward-thinking team culture

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering major infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead a complex workstream to successful delivery on time and within budget.
• Champion safety with a zero-tolerance approach.
• Collaborate with teams to produce detailed short-term programmes.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Safety Management

Budget Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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Be part of one of the largest upgrades to the UK power network in decades — a transformative, high-value project that will shape the nation's energy future.

We're looking for a Senior Project Manager to take the lead on a complex and critical package of works within the Power sector. If you're passionate about delivering technical excellence, driving safety, and managing major infrastructure at scale, we want to hear from you.

You'll provide end-to-end technical leadership and project management across a key section of this landmark project. From planning to handover, your impact will be visible in the delivery of safe, high-quality, and efficient infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a complex workstream to successful delivery on time, within budget and to exacting safety and quality standards
• Champion safety – supporting a zero-tolerance approach to unsafe practices
• Collaborate with planning teams to produce detailed short-term programmes
• Drive performance across staff and contractors; lead section meetings on progress, safety, design, and quality
• Manage budgets and resource requirements; ensure accurate progress reporting
• Embrace and promote innovation from across the team and business
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders, contributing to design development and project handover
• Oversee implementation of permit to work systems and robust project controls
• Proven track record of delivering major infrastructure projects (Power or Civils)
• Strong HSE management and leadership capabilities
• Deep understanding of project delivery lifecycle – scope, schedule, cost, and quality
• Effective contractor management and construction knowledge
• Quality management expertise and attention to technical detail
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and engage key stakeholders
• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar qualification, including apprenticeship routes, and on-the-job experience

Why Join This Project?

• Stability and very long term work
• Work on one of the most significant energy upgrades in UK history
• Career-defining opportunity with high visibility and impact
• Supportive, forward-thinking team culture
• Strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation