Senior Project Manager

Millbank Holdings; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-value infrastructure and civil engineering schemes across the UK. You will drive delivery from inception through to completion, champion safety, quality and value, and lead multi-disciplinary teams on challenging projects.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent stakeholder engagement, and proven ability to manage budgets, schedules and risk.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Senior Project Manager or similar in construction, infra, rail or civil engineering.
• Delivery of complex, high-value projects from inception to completion.
• Strong leadership, client/stakeholder management and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead major projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Ensure safety, on-time delivery, budget control and quality standards.
• Manage project teams across engineering, commercial, planning and site delivery.
• Maintain relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Drive programme performance, risk management and change control.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts and financial performance.
• Report governance updates to senior leadership and ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Programme management

Risk management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Do you have proven experience delivering major construction, infrastructure, utilities, rail, nuclear or civil engineering projects in a Senior Project Manager, Project Manager or equivalent leadership capacity?

Have you successfully managed projects from inception through to completion, with responsibility for programme, commercial performance, stakeholder management, health & safety and project delivery?

Would you like to lead the delivery of high-profile, complex projects that will have a lasting impact on communities, industry and critical UK infrastructure?

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a leading contractor delivering major infrastructure and engineering projects across the UK. Due to continued growth, project awards and a strong forward order book, the business is seeking an accomplished project leader to oversee the successful delivery of high-value schemes.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Lead the successful delivery of major projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Manage project teams including engineering, commercial, planning and site delivery functions.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Drive programme performance and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Take ownership of project budgets, forecasts and overall financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory and client requirements.
• Lead project governance activities and provide regular updates to senior leadership teams.
• Oversee change management and ensure effective project controls are maintained.
• Support business development activities, client engagement and future project opportunities.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and development support to project teams.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, Project Lead or similar within construction, infrastructure, utilities, rail, power, nuclear or civil engineering environments.
• Demonstrable experience delivering complex, high-value projects.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder and client management experience.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets, forecasts and cost performance.
• Strong understanding of programme management and project delivery methodologies.
• Experience managing project risks, opportunities and change control processes.
• Knowledge of contract administration, ideally NEC contracts.
• Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.

It's great if you also have the following

• APM, PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent project management qualification.
• Experience working within highly regulated sectors such as Nuclear, Defence or Utilities.
• Chartered status or progression towards professional accreditation.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on major infrastructure programmes.
• Understanding of project controls, earned value and performance reporting.
• Experience working on framework agreements or long-term client partnerships.

The setting for the role

This role will be based within a major project delivery environment, supporting the successful delivery of complex engineering and infrastructure schemes. You will split your time between project sites, client offices and business locations, working closely with operational, commercial and engineering teams. The position offers significant responsibility, autonomy and visibility within the organisation, making it an excellent opportunity for an ambitious project leader looking to make a meaningful impact on major projects.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business