Senior Project Manager

Deltra group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities organization in Greater London seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major improvements in wastewater treatment. This role involves managing complex projects, developing procurement strategies, and ensuring timely delivery while prioritizing safety and quality. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, utilities experience, and strong leadership skills. This is a significant opportunity to make impactful contributions to communities.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering major complex projects (up to £100m) in regulated infrastructure.
• Must have previous utilities experience.
• Strong knowledge of contract preparation, tendering, evaluation, and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects end-to-end.
• Shape solutions and business cases that meet ambitious project objectives.
• Develop procurement strategies and oversee specifications and contract documentation.
• Secure third-party consents and manage risks to keep projects on track.
• Collaborate with planning authorities and stakeholders for timely delivery.
• Champion Health & Safety with a vision of zero incidents.
• Manage contractor performance to deliver on time, cost, and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Analytical decision-making

Education

Engineering or relevant degree

Chartered status

Postgraduate business/project management qualifications

Job description

Deltra are working with a large Utilities organisation who are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team and drive major improvements to wastewater treatment works. This is a fantastic opportunity to oversee high‑value projects, guide multi‑disciplined teams, and deliver outcomes that truly matter to communities.

The Role

• Lead projects end‑to‑end.
• Shape solutions and business cases that meet ambitious project objectives.
• Develop procurement strategies and oversee specifications and contract documentation.
• Secure third‑party consents and manage risks to keep projects on track.
• Collaborate with planning authorities and stakeholders for timely delivery.
• Champion Health & Safety with a vision of zero incidents, zero harm, zero compromises.
• Manage contractor performance to deliver on time, cost, and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement and deliver against stretching targets.
• Oversee commercial contracts to achieve optimal outcomes.

Requirements

• Engineering or relevant degree, chartered status, and ideally postgraduate business/project management qualifications.
• Experience delivering major complex projects (up to £100m) in regulated infrastructure.
• Must have previous utilities experience.
• Strong knowledge of contract preparation, tendering, evaluation, and negotiation.
• Risk‑based and analytical decision‑making skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication across multi‑disciplined teams.

If this mathes your skillset, apply now. I look forward to hearing from you.