Senior Project Manager

Stafford Lawrence Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave + bank holidays

6% employer pension contribution

Life cover (3x)

Professional membership fees paid

Mobile and laptop provided

Mileage allowance

Job summary

Stafford Lawrence Ltd is seeking a Chartered Senior Project Manager to lead infrastructure and development projects from Gloucester office. You will act as the technical anchor for significant developments, focusing on civils and infrastructure, strategic land, and large-scale residential schemes.

The role demands strong leadership, stakeholder management, and delivery of complex projects across NEC, JCT, and ICC contracts.

Qualifications

• Must have sector experience in civils and infrastructure.
• Experience with strategic land, utilities, or large-scale residential developments is preferred.
• Professional background in consultancy or client-side project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project life-cycle with time, budget, and quality controls.
• Deliver infrastructure-focused civils and infrastructure projects.
• Engage clients as the primary liaison to foster repeat business.
• Provide commercial and contractual oversight across pre- and post-contract stages (NEC, JCT, ICC).
• Identify and mitigate risks, manage budgets and value engineering.
• Coach and develop junior team members under the Project Management Partner.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Project management

Education

MCIOB/MRICS/APM or equivalent

Tools

Asta Power Project

MS Project

Job description

Senior Project Manager (Infrastructure & Development)

£50-£65000

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

The Role: Shaping Infrastructure in the South West This is a pivotal appointment for a Chartered Senior Project Manager looking to play a leading role in the continued growth of our client's Gloucester office. You will be the technical anchor for significant developments, with a specific focus on Civil, infrastructure, strategic land, and large-scale residential schemes.

Our client offers a collaborative, high-momentum environment. They are seeking a confident leader who can operate as a visible, reliable point of contact for clients, managing both complex project delivery and the strategic development of the local team.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Project Managerr

• Project Leadership: Own the full project life-cycle, ensuring compliance with time, budget, and quality standards.
• Infrastructure Focus: Lead on complex projects specifically within civils and infrastructure sectors.
• Client Engagement: Act as the primary liaison, driving repeat business through strong relationships and local market knowledge.
• Commercial & Contractual Management: Provide technical consultancy across pre- and post-contract stages; manage complex contracts, including NEC, JCT, and ICC.
• Risk & Control: Proactively identify and mitigate project risks; manage budgets, cost control, and value engineering.
• Team Development: Support the Project Management Partner by mentoring and developing junior team members, fostering a collaborative office culture.
• Candidate Profile We are looking for a proactive professional who possesses the following:
• Sector Specialism: Strong, demonstrable experience within civils and infrastructure delivery is ESSENTIAL.
• Development Exposure: Previous work within strategic land, utilities, or large-scale residential developments.
• Professional Background: Proven experience in a consultancy or client-side project management environment.
• Technical Qualifications: Must hold a professional qualification (MCIOB, MRICS, APM, or equivalent).
• Skills: Expert in managing multiple stakeholders and high-level project teams. Proficiency in scheduling tools (Asta Power Project / MS Project) is highly advantageous.

Salary & Rewards Package

• Salary: Competitive, £50,000 - £65,000 (D.O.E).
• Annual Leave: 30 days plus bank holidays.
• Pension: 6% employer contribution.
• Benefits: 3x Life Cover, paid professional membership fees, mobile, laptop, and mileage allowance.
• Career Growth: Structured development pathways within a rapidly growing office.