Senior Project Manager

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK); Garston; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee a £40m Design and Build project in Hertfordshire. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing projects over £30m and possess strong client-facing skills. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including career development opportunities, healthcare, and a performance bonus.

Benefits

Healthcare

Pension

Performance Bonus

Car or Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Number 1 Project Manager managing projects over £30m
• Strong knowledge of pre-construction project management and health & safety
• Stable career history with Top 100 Main Contractors

Responsibilities

• Manage all project management functions from planning to construction delivery
• Oversee financial management and ensure project delivery within budget
• Lead the project team and manage client expectations effectively

Skills

Project Management

Contract Management

Client Relations

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Construction Management or equivalent

MCIOB status

Job description

Overview

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Job Type: Permanent
Job Ref: #1284
Location: nr Watford (+ Hertfordshire and North London)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: c£95k-£105k (DOE) + competitive benefits package inc car or car allowance, healthcare, pension and performance bonus.

Company & Project: Apple Technical Recruitment are working in partnership with an award winning Tier 1 Main Contractor to recruit a talented and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a c£40m Design and Build project in Hertfordshire. With a busy project pipeline and healthy order book for the remainder of 2025 and into 2026, the business are seeking to recruit a Senior Project Manager with a track record of delivering projects in excess of c£30m in single value through the whole project lifecycle including pre-construction, PCSA and on-site delivery. Our client is a well respected employer who have a number of projects valued at c£30m+ on site and starting on site in 2026. The company is recognised for supporting their employees, with both internal promotion/career development, alongside advocating employee ideas and innovations. The business has a market leading benefits package.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing all project management functions for the project, from planning, design and financial management, through to practical construction delivery of the project. Previous experience in managing projects £30m+ as Number 1 Project Manager for a Top 100 Main contractor is essential, along with a strong working knowledge of both pre-construction project management, contract management, H&S, and exceptional client facing skills. A track record of leading a project through the whole project lifecycle including through a PCSA. Our client is looking for a candidate with a stable career history working for Top 100 Main Contractors on projects from concept to completion and with experience of managing teams on site of 20+.

Desirable Experience

• Previously held Number 1 Project Manager roles with recognised Top 100 Main Contractors.
• Experienced in delivering Construction projects £30m+ within sectors such as Commercial, MOD/Defence, Education, Science or Mixed-Use.
• Ideally from a Site Management or Engineering background, including a valid CSCS Card and ideally NVQ Level 6, BSc or MCIOB.
• Exceptional client facing and people management skills, experience in leading teams of circa 20 staff, including solid technical knowledge of planning, design, commercial and construction delivery.
• Previous Roles: Senior Project Manager OR Project Manager OR Construction Manager OR Project Director OR Contracts Manager.

Qualifications & Skills

Degree in Construction Management or comparable qualification - NVQ/HNC etc. MCIOB status would be advantageous.

Application Process

If you would like more information on this Senior Project Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

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