Senior Project Manager

Blueprint Recruitment Solutions; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a prominent position within a water-focused engineering firm. The role offers a hybrid working model and provides the chance to lead exciting projects while managing a dedicated team. Candidates should possess significant experience in project management within the water or construction sector, supported by relevant qualifications and certifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary + possible bonus

Generous annual leave

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Comprehensive pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Company Car

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing complex water or construction engineering projects.
• Extensive project management experience.
• Knowledge of UK water industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a team of project managers.
• Develop project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Act as main liaison for clients, suppliers, and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

Tools

PRINCE2

PMP

APM

Job description

Here at Blueprint Recruitment, we are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join a specialist water firm, in a permanent position. You will be required to work in a hybrid arrangement, with a 50% split over 2 weeks working in our client's office in Derby.

This role will give you the opportunity to work on exciting water and construction projects, with a motivating and experienced team.

Key Responsibilities:

-Manage and oversee a team of project managers.

-Develop project plans, budgets, and schedules; allocate resources efficiently.

-Lead cross-functional teams across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

-Act as main liaison for clients, suppliers, contractors, and internal teams.

-Track project performance and ensure compliance with safety, industry, and environmental standards.

-Proactively manage risks and implement corrective actions.

What we are looking for:

-Significant experience managing complex water or construction engineering projects.

-Extensive project management experience.

-Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.

-Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, APM) preferred.

-Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

-Knowledge of UK water industry standards and regulations.

Benefits:

-Competitive salary + possible bonus.

-Generous annual leave.

-Flexible hybrid working arrangements.

-Comprehensive pension scheme.

-Career progression opportunities.

-Company Car.