Senior Project Manager

Lendlease Corporation; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the St David’s Barracks project under the Defence Estate Optimisation Programme. This role involves overseeing project plans, implementing procedures, and ensuring quality delivery in a collaborative environment. The position offers substantial professional growth opportunities in a supportive and diverse workplace.

Benefits

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Private medical health benefit

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance

25 days annual leave with options to buy/sell additional days

3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave

Health and wellbeing support initiatives

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• SCS card holder with expert knowledge of construction industry.
• Demonstrable experience in delivering major commercial office buildings.
• Ability to lead and manage diverse project teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee project delivery for the Defence Estate Optimisation Programme.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are met across all project phases.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Relationship Management

Job description

time left to apply End Date: July 31, 2025 (27 days left to apply)

job requisition id REQ-7064015

Bovis builds enduring partnerships, bringing together the right expertise, the right capabilities and the right resources to deliver the most complex projects.

We know from decades of experience that successful delivery of multi-year complex projects requires close working relationships and collaboration through the supply chain. That’s why we share risk and invest in people and relationships at every level.

We make things happen, anticipating challenges before they arise. Drawing on our highly experienced, multi-disciplinary teams, we bring a fresh perspective, tailoring our approach to the specific demands of the project, helping to simplify complexity and minimise risk.

What we are recruiting for:

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager (Project Lead), to join our Public Sector and Regions Construction business, as Project Lead for St David’s Barracks project, as part of our DEOP team. DEOP (Defence Estate Optimisation Programme) is £5.1bn government major programme of works to rationalise the Defence Estate across the UK. Bovis have been awarded five DEOP projects all based in the West Midlands region. The project sites are located in Bicester, Gloucester, Stafford, Leicestershire and Cirencester. All projects are currently in conversion stage. Preconstruction phase, for individual projects, commenced in September 2023. During initial preconstruction phase this role will need to be based in our Birmingham office, with the teams moving to site location as the project preconstruction develops.

Project Delivery is integral to the successful delivery of the Defence Estate Optimisation Programme. This role will manage and oversee the implementation of DEOP projects plans, procedures and processes to deliver each project consistently and within agreed parameters in alignment with client expectations and needs and providing a regular, effective approach to client reporting and communications.

• Provide leadership in the creation of skills, well-being and develop a supportive work environment for delivery staff.
• Manage the project delivery within a timely manner ensure the maximum outcomes for the client and Bovis.
• Ensure quality is at a consistently high level and pro-actively identify quality issues.
• Review all costs and controls.
• Accountable for the implementation and compliance with all Bovis safety requirements across staff, contractors and work practices ensuring appropriate records are maintained and required reports are available.
• Recognise and reward safe behaviours and practices.
• Review the EHS plans and regularly review lessons learnt. Review the project sustainability objectives and targets ensuring compliance with Bovis standards and local regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain external relationships (e.g. clients, contractors/subcontracts) to increase networks and manage the performance and development of the project team through coaching, mentoring and building required skill sets to ensure that staff are adequately resourced to perform.

Please note that due to the nature of this role,national security vetting procedures apply, anda full UK security check will be carried out for the successful candidate. Further details about national security vetting can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) or Vetting explained - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Experience & background:

• SCS card holder
• Expert knowledge of construction industry
• Demonstratable experience of the delivery of major commercial office buildings
• Strategic thinking and visionary
• Develop and maintain relationships with trust and confidence
• Understanding of programme duration and sequencing of works of relevant aspects of construction
• Experienced with and capable of being part of a bid team and undertaking pre-construction planning
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively and lead the construction delivery team and construction workforce
• Demonstrate an ability to be flexible in recognising where working methods require adapting and changing to suit a change in project needs or new challenges
• Demonstrate an ability to ensure delivery of work packages and in places betterment of commercial targets

We will provide:

• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical health benefit
• Enhanced parental leave
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
• 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide
• Industry leading parental leave

Belong at Bovis

We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm. We are a disability inclusive employer. If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method.

We build careers, develop skills, and invest in people. Imagine what more you can do here.

Bovis is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.

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L endlease is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.