Senior Project Manager

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK); Ely; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

Healthcare

Job summary

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) is representing a national consultancy seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a £20m Life Science/Laboratory project in Cambridgeshire. The role requires ownership of project management, contract administration, and delivery against NEC/JCT frameworks, with a focus on achieving milestones on time and within budget.

The position is client-facing, offering a competitive package including car allowance, pension, and healthcare, with an ASAP start and a permanent

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-degree experience in a Project Manager capacity.
• Experience in Life Science or Healthcare sectors is highly advantageous.
• Experience with NEC/JCT contracts desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of project management and contract administration.
• Client-facing role to ensure communication, milestones, and delivery on time and within budget.
• Provide strategic counsel to optimise cost, schedule, and quality across the project lifecycle.
• Oversee project governance, compliance, and systems implementation across all phases.

Skills

Client-facing

Contract administration (NEC/JCT)

Budget & scheduling

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Project Management

MSc in Construction Management

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1452

Location: Cambridgeshire (1st project near Ely)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£65k-£70k + competitive package (car allowance, pension, healthcare, etc.)

Company & Project:

An industry-leading, highly successful national consultancy is seeking a client-facing Senior Project Manager to lead a c£20m specialist Life Science/Laboratory project.

Based in Cambridgeshire, this role will oversee an exciting local commercial and scientific project. Backed by key strategic project wins and a robust pipeline, our client is expanding their team to support continuous business growth in the area.
The long-term pipeline of work covers multiple projects and an office in Cambridgeshire.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of project management, contract administration, and delivery of the project under predominantly NEC and JCT contracts.
• Work in a client facing capacity, ensuring seamless communication, milestone achievement, and delivery on time, within budget, and to exemplary standards.
• Provide strategic counsel to optimise project outcomes across key drivers: cost, schedule, and quality.
• Direct project governance, compliance, and systems implementation across all phases of the project lifecycle.

Desirable Experience:

• 5+ years of post-degree experience in a Project Manager capacity.
• Previous experience working in the Life Science or Healthcare sectors would be highly advantageous.
• Proven track record within a building consultancy setting, including hands-on NEC or JCT contract administration is desirable.
• Driven to progress within a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
• Relevant Prior Roles: Associate Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Principal Project Manager, or Project Manager.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree or MSc in Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional chartership or membership (e.g., MAPM, MCIOB, MRICS) is highly desirable.