Senior Project Manager

Deltra group; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A utilities client in London is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a permanent role. The candidate will lead complex infrastructure projects, ensuring high standards of quality and stakeholder engagement. This position requires project ownership from design to delivery, with a focus on contract management and collaborative work with diverse teams. The ideal candidate must have a strong engineering or project management background and proven success in managing large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering large, complex infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong commercial and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with contract negotiation and risk-based decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects from early design through construction to final delivery.
• Lead diverse project teams, setting high standards for quality, safety, and cost control.
• Navigate planning approvals and manage external engagement.

Skills

Project ownership

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Engineering or project management background

Job description

Overview

I am currently working with a Utilities Client on a Senior Project Manager opportunity. This is a permanent role requiring 2/3 days a week in their London offices. They are looking for someone to run a multi-billion pound infrastructure improvement scheme to rebuild, redevelop, and construct assets across their region.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects from early design through construction to final delivery.
• Lead diverse project teams, setting high standards for quality, safety, and cost control.
• Work collaboratively with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure governance standards are upheld at every project phase, facilitating a seamless handover into day-to-day operations.
• Navigate planning approvals and manage external engagement to keep projects moving forward.
• Oversee contract management and commercial outcomes.
• Promote continuous improvement and help shape the future of project delivery in the sector.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering large, complex infrastructure or construction projects.
• Background in engineering, project management, or a related field.
• Strong commercial and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident communicator with a safety-first mindset.
• Experience with contract negotiation and risk-based decision-making.

If this matches your skillset, please send your CV for careful consideration.