Senior Project Manager

Matchtech; Leyfields; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead transformative UK infrastructure projects. This role involves managing complex contracts, overseeing project delivery, and ensuring financial precision. Ideal candidates will possess a numeric degree and relevant accreditation from a professional body. The position offers a competitive salary between £65-80k along with numerous benefits including healthcare access, performance bonuses, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Salary range £65-80k

26 days holiday

Car allowance

Private healthcare access

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in leading multi-million-pound projects through all phases.
• Proven experience managing NEC3/4 contracts with strategic clarity.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and manage supply chain performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex infrastructure programmes across the UK.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and project delivery effectively.
• Prepare and evaluate tender documentation and perform risk assessments.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's or master's Degree in a numeric field

Full Membership of chartered body such APM at MAPM

Tools

NEC (3/4) accreditation

Familiarity with CDM regulations

Job description

Overview

Our leading global consulting, construction engineering client is seeking Senior Project Managers on a permanent basis to support Severn Trent Water projects based out of Tamworth. Our client has global reach, supporting intelligent infrastructure delivered in sustainable and environmentally friendly ways. They have 20,500 employees operating across 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for end clients. This is an exciting time to join the consultancies new Project, Programme, PMO and Commercial Management Capability in the United Kingdom which is undergoing a transformative phase. The Senior Project Manager will lead transformative infrastructure programmes across the UK, initially working on complex and AMP8 projects for Severn Trent Water. You will work across capital delivery programmes and have the chance work on rail, nuclear focused projects in the future.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of multi-million-pound projects from early planning to final account
• Lead NEC3/4 contracts with confidence and strategic clarity
• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with industry leaders and clients
• Use ECI/ESI to maximise project outcomes through intelligent design + build execution
• Influence stakeholder decisions and supply chain performance at scale
• Manage and administer NEC3/4 contracts (Options A, C & E) on the client side
• Drive budget control, payment valuations, and monthly certifications with QS teams
• Oversee forecasting and defined cost planning to ensure financial precision
• Draft key contractual communications-EWNs, Compensation Events, and more
• Scope projects and build accurate cost & feasibility studies
• Prepare and evaluate tender documentation with sharp insight
• Identify risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Collaborate closely with contractors during design phases
• Lead project delivery and contract administration
• Monitor project expenditure and manage cash flow with commercial discipline
• Navigate change orders and variations with authority
• Resolve claims and disputes, and final account reconciliation
• Final accounts and post-project evaluation
• Forge new business opportunities with both existing clients and new partners
• Leverage cross-sector insights to identify and activate cross-selling opportunities
• Collaborate closely with Programme Lead to shape compelling bids for new work

Skills/qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's Degree qualification in a numeric degree
• Full Membership of chartered body such APM at MAPM
• Valid CSCS card; Water Hygiene Card (desirable)
• NEC (3/4) accreditation (preferred)
• Familiarity with CDM regulations and risk management
• This role is subject to client interview and acceptance

Benefits

• Salary range £65-80k depending on experience
• Monday - Thursday - 37.5 hour working week
• 26 days holiday, increasing by 1 day for 1 year served and up to 28 after year 3
• £3k car allowance for Senior level upwards
• Reasonable travel and accommodation will be provided for candidates living further from client offices
• Up to 10% performance bonus for Senior level up
• Private healthcare access for individual and family
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• 5% employer pension rising to 8% when personal contribution at 5%
• Life assurance x4 salary
• Critical illness cover x1 annual salary
• Chartership support
• Chance to work across a range of sectors
• Leadership development programmes