Senior Project Manager

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

Bonus

Market leading holiday allowance

Employee rewards scheme

Job summary

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a permanent role in Cambridge. You will oversee major projects with budgets over £10m, coordinating with clients, design teams and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery and high quality standards on site.

You will manage programmes, permits, and procurement while mentoring the site team and maintaining rigorous health and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or comparable qualification.
• CSCS Card, SMSTS.
• ASTA PowerProject and Procore experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the project as Senior Project Manager.
• Develop and manage detailed project programmes, timelines, and site setup plans.
• Obtain planning permissions, statutory permits, and building regulation approvals.
• Oversee project budget with the Quantity Surveyor and maintain financial control.
• Utilise Procore and ASTA PowerProject to streamline delivery and reporting.
• Manage procurement of materials and plant and subcontractors for best value.
• Lead, mentor and develop the site team and monitor performance.
• Coordinate with clients, design teams and stakeholders with clear reporting.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team leadership

Client facing

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Procore

ASTA PowerProject

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1459

Location: Cambridge

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£80k-£85k basic plus competitive package inc car allowance, pension, bonus, market leading holiday allowance and employee rewards scheme etc.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will take responsibility for overseeing the project as Senior Project Manager.
• Develop and manage detailed project programmes, timelines, and site setup plans, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently across all phases.
• Obtain all necessary planning permissions, statutory permits, and building regulation approvals prior to and during construction.
• Partner with the Quantity Surveyor to oversee the project budget, maintaining tight financial control from start to finish.
• Use industry software (including Procore and ASTA) to streamline project delivery, progress tracking, and team collaboration.
• Oversee procurement for materials and plant, negotiating with and managing subcontractors to secure best value and ensure smooth site operations.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the site team, supporting their professional development and managing performance.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, design teams, and key stakeholders, keeping everyone aligned through clear, consistent updates and formal reporting.
• Spot potential project risks early, putting robust mitigation plans in place and managing scope changes through the correct contract procedures.
• Champion a strong safety culture on site, conducting regular inspections to ensure all works meet strict health, safety, and quality standards.
• Administer contracts diligently, resolve disputes professionally, and manage final inspections to ensure a seamless client handover.
• You will be need to be an excellent communicator, with a track record for successfully delivering projects over £10m on time, to a high quality and promoting excellent standards of Health and Safety.

Desirable Experience

• Previously held a Project Manager role with a Main Contractor.
• Exceptional client facing and management skills, experience in leading teams.
• Ideally from a Site Management or Engineering background.
• Previous Roles: Contracts Manager OR Project Manager OR Senior Project Manager OR Senior Construction Manager.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or comparable qualification.
• CSCS Card, SMSTS
• ASTA PowerProject software use and Procore software use would be advantageous