Senior Project Manager

Lendlease Corporation Limited; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate and investment company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major public sector projects in the UK. You will oversee project delivery, ensure compliance with safety standards, and maintain high-quality outcomes while fostering a supportive work environment. The ideal candidate has a strong background in construction management and effective leadership skills.

Benefits

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Private medical health benefit (Family cover)

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

3 days wellbeing leave

Health and wellbeing support

24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience delivering major construction projects.
• Ability to lead construction delivery teams effectively.
• Flexibility in adapting working methods to project needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in creating a supportive work environment.
• Manage project delivery to meet client and company outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements and manage quality.

Skills

Expert knowledge of construction industry

Track record of project leadership

Strategic thinking and vision

Effective communication

Relationship development

Education

CSCS card holder

Job description

Overview

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: The role of the Senior Project Manager (Project Lead) is to provide project leadership on major public sector projects. To ensure the project management activities are conducted in compliance with Bovis health, safety, and environmental policies. Responsible for providing technical, commercial, and operational support, together with production, quality, operational/site management support and managing costs whilst creating a supportive and collaborative environment, meeting client expectations and enhancing the reputation of the Bovis business. The role of the Senior Project Manager is to ensure that an effective and productive liaison is established with respect to all aspects of the construction delivery, between the design team, project / site team, commercial, client teams and supply chain putting the expertise of all to the best possible use. The Manager will liaise with the Design Manager and will be instrumental in coordinating and guiding the consultant team and supply chain through the delivery of the packages to mitigate design risk and maximise value to the client/business.

Responsibilities

• 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 to ensure the maximum outcomes for the client and Bovis.
• Ensure quality is at a consistently high level and proactively 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.
• Where applicable, participate in bid teams and pre-construction planning.

Qualifications & Requirements

• CSCS card holder
• Track record of project leadership delivering projects from pre-construction through to practical completion
• Expert knowledge of the construction industry
• Demonstrable experience of delivering major construction projects
• Strategic thinking and vision
• Develop and maintain relationships with trust and confidence
• Understanding of programme duration and sequencing of works for relevant aspects of construction
• Experience with and capability as part of a bid team and undertaking pre-construction planning
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively and lead the construction delivery team and workforce
• Demonstrate flexibility in adapting working methods to project needs or new challenges
• Demonstrate ability to deliver work packages and contribute to commercial targets
• Belongs to Lendlease, a globally integrated real estate and investment group with core expertise in shaping cities and creating strong and connected communities.

About the employer and benefits

Lendlease is a globally integrated real estate and investment group with core expertise in shaping cities and creating strong and connected communities. 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 your preferred communication method. We build careers, develop skills, and invest in people. We are 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.

• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical health benefit (Family cover)
• 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 gyms nationwide
• 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Required candidates

• CSCS card holder
• Track record of Project leadership delivering projects from pre-con through to practical completion
• Expert knowledge of construction industry
• Demonstrable experience of the delivery of major construction projects
• 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