Senior Project Manager

Conrad Consulting Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee a high-profile infrastructure project at Luton Airport. The successful candidate will lead project deliverables, manage stakeholder engagement, and control the programme and budget. This role involves three days onsite at Luton, with flexibility to work from home or the London office. Expertise in NEC contracts is essential for candidates wishing to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Project Manager role within infrastructure or complex building schemes.
• Excellent understanding of NEC contracts is essential.
• Experience in the delivery of public or landside infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full project lifecycle.
• Oversee the delivery of building-related infrastructure.
• Manage client relationships, consultants, and contractors.

Skills

Project leadership

Client-facing skills

Understanding of NEC contracts

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

A leading UK-based construction and property consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of a high-profile landside infrastructure scheme at Luton Airport, involving the delivery of a major building-associated infrastructure development.

The successful candidate will take ownership of key project deliverables, stakeholder engagement, programme and budget control, and overall project governance. The role requires three days per week on-site at Luton, with flexibility to work from the London office or remotely the rest of the week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full project lifecycle
• Oversee the delivery of building-related infrastructure under NEC contract frameworks
• Manage client relationships, consultants, contractors, and other key stakeholders
• Provide strong leadership to ensure programme, budget, and quality objectives are met
• Produce and maintain project documentation including reports, programmes, and risk registers
• Monitor contract performance and manage change control procedures
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a Senior Project Manager role within infrastructure or complex building schemes
• Excellent understanding of NEC contracts (essential)
• Strong project leadership and client-facing skills
• Experience in the delivery of public or landside infrastructure (e.g. car parks)
• Able to ...