Senior Project Manager

Great British Energy Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex fund 20%

Job summary

HS2 Ltd is seeking two Senior Project Managers to support the delivery of major civil engineering works across a significant section. You will fulfil NEC3 Project Manager duties on behalf of the Project Client, lead a team of Project Managers in contract management, and ensure programmes are delivered safely, to time and within cost.

You should have extensive experience across the full project lifecycle, with strong planning, procurement, risk management, and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in project management, engineering, or commercial management.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on large infrastructure projects.
• Strong planning, procurement, and delivery skills.
• Proven ability to manage schedules, risks, costs and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Fulfil NEC3 Project Manager duties on behalf of the Project Client.
• Lead a team of Project Managers in contract management within an Integrated Project Team.
• Establish, monitor, and manage programme schedules.
• Identify and drive resolution of project risks and issues.
• Collaborate with contractors, suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Risk management

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in project management

Engineering degree

Commercial management degree

Tools

NEC3

Job description

Senior Project ManagerG2S Greatworth to Southam - Banbury/Southam, WarwickshireJob DescriptionSalary: G20 - £79035 to £92982 + 20% flex fundIn addition, we offer flexible benefits fund of 20% which is paid on top base salary and is fully pensionable, as well as a range of competitive benefits - check them out in the Benefits section on our website.HS2 Ltd endeavours to ensure everyone working for us and with us feels included, thrives and achieves their full potential. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging our staff networks to flourish and providing personal and professional development opportunities.An excellent opportunity has arisen for two Senior Project Managers to join HS2 and support the delivery of major civil engineering works across one of the programme's most significant sections.The roles sit within the main works civils programme, covering major earthworks, bridges, viaducts and associated infrastructure. With substantial delivery still ahead, you will work closely with the main works contractor and wider project team to proactively resolve issues, manage interfaces and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme and cost requirements.This is a collaborative delivery role. You will be expected to challenge where required, but equally work alongside contractors, suppliers and stakeholders to identify solutions and achieve a common project goal.As a Senior Project Manager at HS2 you will play a key role -Accountabilities:* Responsible for fulfilling the duties and obligations of the NEC3 Project Manager on behalf of the Project Client.* Responsible for supporting the Project Client and leading a team of Project Managers in the effective and efficient management of construction contracts within an Integrated Project Team.* Responsible for establishing, monitoring, and managing the consistent delivery of contract management activities, including identifying emergent or systemic issues and driving them through to resolution.* Responsible for managing and monitoring contract performance to ensure contractual obligations and project objectives are achieved.* Responsible for reviewing and accepting programme schedules.* Responsible for proactively managing risks within the Integrated Project Team's scope and supporting the mitigation of wider programme-level risks.* Responsible for carrying out Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) duties as delegated by the Client Representative.About You:* Strong project management expertise across the full project lifecycle, including planning, procurement, delivery, and implementation of complex projects.* Advanced ability to manage project schedules, dependencies, risks, costs, and benefits to achieve successful project outcomes.* Proven problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate options, balance competing priorities, and deliver effective solutions.* Strong decision-making and analytical capabilities, using data and evidence to support recommendations and strategic planning.* Skilled in influencing, negotiating, and collaborating with internal stakeholders, contractors, and supply chain partners.* Excellent relationship-building skills, with experience managing stakeholder engagement and resolving complex risks and issues.* Thorough understanding of contract management, supplier performance, risk management, and technical project delivery within large-scale programmes.* Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on complex infrastructure or technical projects, supported by a degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in project management, engineering, or commercial management.It is expected that you will actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.As HS2 Ltd do not hold a sponsorship license from the Home Office, we are not able to provide sponsorship to any applicant. Applicants must already have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application and our process involves a Right to Work validation prior to the interview stage. Note, there are certain types of time-bound visas that we cannot accept.Any offers made to applicants will be subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks which include Nationality & Immigration Status, employment references, DBS, Financial and Education checks.We ask for a variety of detail in your online application, however we perform the first assessment of suitability for a role based solely on the information in your CV. In a further development of our efforts to create a more diverse workforce, your CV will be anonymised and personal information will be removed during the first stage of the application review. This removes bias from the process and makes it even more important that you attach an updated word version of your CV for each new application ensuring you include evidence directly related to the criteria in the job advert.Watch this video on how we remove bias in the recruitment process: [1] Removing bias in the recruitment process (youtube.com)Any applications received after the closing date will not be considered.About UsHigh Speed 2 (HS2 Ltd) will be the UK’s new high speed rail network. As well as improving capacity, the new scheme will shorten journey times between a number of Britain’s major population centres, boost the economy and create thousands of jobs.HS2 Ltd will create a skills legacy and develop a diverse range of talent. We aim to be a leader in EDI practice by creating a safe & inclusive working environment for all our staff - living our values of Safety, Respect, Integrity and Leadership.In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging our staff networks to flourish and providing personal and professional development opportunities.HS2 Ltd is also a safety-critical organisation. Employees are required to ensure reasonable care of their own and others’ health and safety by taking personal responsibility for working to our ‘Safe at Heart’ programme principles and following safe working procedures at all times.HS2 Ltd endeavours to ensure everyone working for us and with us feels included, thrives and achieves their full potential.ReferencesVisible links1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWs5gdAY1Vg