Senior Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with expertise in heavy engineering and NEC4 contracts. This role involves managing high-profile defence projects, ensuring compliance in regulated environments, and offers exceptional job stability and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Career Development

Job Stability

Meritocracy

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing heavy engineering or large-scale industrial projects.
• In-depth knowledge of NEC4 contracts, particularly within major programmes.
• Ability to work within highly regulated environments, preferably in Defence, Aerospace, or Nuclear.

Responsibilities

• Manage a major programme of works for a key manufacturing client in the Defence sector.
• Deliver complex, high-value programmes while ensuring compliance with NEC4 contracts.

Skills

Project Management

Heavy Engineering

NEC4 Contracts

Regulatory Compliance

Job description

Job Description

Senior Project Manager – Defence Sector | NEC4 | Heavy Engineering

Location: UK-Based (Security Clearance Required)

Global Construction Consultancy | Major Defence Manufacturing Programme

Are you an experienced Senior Project Manager with a background in heavy engineering projects? Do you have a deep understanding of NEC4 contracts and experience delivering complex, high-value programmes?

My client, a leading global construction consultancy, is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their team, working on a major programme of works for a key manufacturing client in the Defence sector.

Key Requirements:

Proven experience managing heavy engineering or large-scale industrial projects.

In-depth knowledge of NEC4 contracts – particularly within major programmes.

Ability to work within highly regulated environments, preferably in Defence, Aerospace, or Nuclear.

Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC or DV clearance ).

Security Clearance Criteria:

Sole UK National – Dual may not be eligible.

UK for the last 5 years, with no absences over 5 consecutive weeks.

Clean financial and criminal record, with background checks required.

What’s in it for you?

Join a true meritocracy where hard work and results drive rapid progression.

Work on a high-profile defence programme with a world-class consultancy.

Long-term, secure project – offering exceptional job stability.

Be part of a team delivering complex, mission-critical projects.

Competitive package, strong career development, and opportunities to accelerate your career growth.

This role requires UK security clearance. Candidates must be eligible or already hold SC or DV clearance.