Senior Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Project Manager with expertise in heavy engineering and NEC4 contracts to oversee a major Defence sector programme. This role offers exceptional job stability and opportunities for rapid career progression within a meritocratic environment, focusing on delivering mission-critical projects.

Benefits

Competitive package

Strong career development

Opportunities to accelerate career growth

Long-term, secure project

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex, high-value programmes for a key manufacturing client in the Defence sector.
• Ensure compliance with security clearance requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Heavy Engineering

NEC4 Contracts

Regulatory Compliance

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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 preferred).

Security Clearance Criteria:

? Sole UK National – Dual nationals may not be eligible.

? UK residency 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.