Senior Project Manager

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Defence Infrastructure seeks a Senior Project Manager to manage high-value projects in Leeds. This role involves overseeing the project lifecycle, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in infrastructure projects, particularly within Defence, and be degree qualified. Join a collaborative team that values client success and innovation whilst promoting professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in infrastructure or construction.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (accreditation desirable).
• Chartered or working toward chartership with a relevant professional body.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from strategic definition through to handover.
• Manage client relationships and act as the main contact for stakeholders.
• Ensure health & safety and CDM compliance throughout project phases.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Project Delivery

Communication

Education

Degree in Construction, Engineering, or Project Management

Tools

NEC Contracts

JCT/FIDIC

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager - Defence Infrastructure
Location: Leeds - Hybrid Working
Security Clearance Required: Sole UK Nationals Only

Join a Global Leader in Defence Infrastructure Delivery
A world-renowned consultancy is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join its expanding Defence Infrastructure team in Leeds. You'll play a key role in shaping, managing, and delivering some of the UK's most complex and high-value defence and infrastructure programmes. This is an opportunity to lead high-impact projects while advancing your career within a collaborative, inclusive, and sustainability-driven environment.

With a strong pipeline of projects across the North of England and beyond, you'll be part of a team that values innovation, client success, and professional excellence.

The Role
As a Senior Project Manager, you'll take ownership of delivering significant infrastructure and construction projects - typically ranging between 1m and 20m, with opportunities for larger-scale commissions. You'll lead project teams, manage key stakeholder relationships, and ensure successful outcomes across time, cost, quality, and risk parameters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from strategic definition through to handover and close-out

• Manage client relationships and act as the main point of contact for key stakeholders

• Oversee contract administration (NEC preferred; JCT/FIDIC experience also valuable)

• Drive best practice in project delivery, risk management, and governance

• Ensure health & safety and CDM compliance throughout project phases

• Mentor junior project managers and contribute to team development

About You

• 5+ years of project management experience in infrastructure or construction, ideally within Defence, Rail, Highways, or Utilities

• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (accreditation desirable)

• Track record of leading projects from concept to completion

• Degree qualified in construction, engineering, or project management discipline

• Chartered or working toward chartership with a relevant professional body (e.g. APM, RICS, ICE)

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

• Proactive, commercially aware, and solution-focused

Security Clearance Requirement
Due to the nature of this work, applicants must be Sole UK Nationals and eligible for UK MoD Security Clearance (SC).

Working Arrangements
The role is hybrid, with approximately 50% of time expected on client sites or in the Leeds office. Flexibility is provided based on business and project needs, with in-person collaboration encouraged to support project success and team culture.

Apply Today
If you're ready to take the next step in your project management career and lead critical Defence Infrastructure programmes, contact Charlie Voss at Conrad Consulting on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) to apply or learn more.