Senior Project Manager

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Caddington; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based construction and property consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee a major landside infrastructure scheme at Luton Airport. The successful candidate will lead project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and governance while working three days on-site at Luton and the rest remotely or in London. Ideal candidates should have experience with NEC contracts and previously managed complex building schemes. This position offers a dynamic and impactful role in the construction sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Project Manager role.
• Excellent understanding of NEC contracts.
• Experience in the delivery of landside infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full project lifecycle.
• Oversee the delivery of building-related infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Client relationships

Education

Chartered status (e.g. MAPM, MRICS, MCIOB)

Job description

A leading UK-based construction and property consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of a high-profile landside infrastructure scheme at Luton Airport, involving the delivery of a major building-associated infrastructure development.

The successful candidate will take ownership of key project deliverables, stakeholder engagement, programme and budget control, and overall project governance. The role requires three days per week on-site at Luton, with flexibility to work from the London office or remotely the rest of the week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full project lifecycle
• Oversee the delivery of building-related infrastructure under NEC contract frameworks
• Manage client relationships, consultants, contractors, and other key stakeholders
• Provide strong leadership to ensure programme, budget, and quality objectives are met
• Produce and maintain project documentation including reports, programmes, and risk registers
• Monitor contract performance and manage change control procedures
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a Senior Project Manager role within infrastructure or complex building schemes
• Excellent understanding of NEC contracts (essential)
• Strong project leadership and client-facing skills
• Experience in the delivery of public or landside infrastructure (e.g. car parks)
• Able to work from Luton three days per week, with remaining time in London or remote
• Previous experience in a UK consultancy or project delivery environment
• Chartered status (e.g. MAPM, MRICS, MCIOB) desirable

If you're interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please contact Dan McIntosh on (phone number removed), via WhatsApp on (phone number removed), or email your up-to-date CV