Senior Project Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor in infrastructure projects located in London is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex utility and civil engineering projects. The successful candidate will possess proven project management skills, knowledge of NEC contracts, and the ability to work autonomously. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity for high autonomy and responsibility in a niche market.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a niche, technically challenging sector

High level of autonomy and responsibility

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil engineering or infrastructure project management.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Experience delivering utilities, drainage, and external works projects.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Commercially astute with strong cost control experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver multiple infrastructure projects including car parks, drainage and utilities works.
• Overall responsibility for programme, budget, quality and health & safety.
• Administer and manage contracts under NEC frameworks.
• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors and consultants.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.

Skills

Project management

NEC contracts knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Cost control experience

Job description

Overview

Our client is a specialist contractor operating in a niche market, delivering complex utility and infrastructure projects primarily for airport and high-profile civil engineering clients. With an annual turnover of approximately £15m, the business is recognised for its technical expertise, self-sufficient delivery teams and high standards of workmanship.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of infrastructure and civil engineering projects. The successful candidate will be highly self-sufficient, commercially aware and capable of managing projects from inception through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver multiple infrastructure projects including car parks, drainage and utilities works.


• Overall responsibility for programme, budget, quality and health & safety.


• Administer and manage contracts under NEC frameworks.


• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors and consultants.


• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.


• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in civil engineering or infrastructure project management.


• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.


• Experience delivering utilities, drainage and external works projects.


• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.


• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.


• Commercially astute with strong cost control experience.


• Desirable: Understanding of MEICA disciplines would be advantageous but not essential.

What’s On Offer

• Opportunity to work in a niche, technically challenging sector.


• High level of autonomy and responsibility.


• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you would like to hear more about this exciting job opportunity please contact Hugo Rodrigues at our London Office - (phone number removed) or (url removed)