Senior Project Manager

3D Personnel LTD; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project consultancy in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee complex capital projects within the water and utilities sector. This role involves managing contracts, budgets, and stakeholder relationships while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will collaborate closely with clients and contractors, leading projects from scope development to delivery. The position is primarily office-based with site visits, emphasizing strong leadership and project delivery skills.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering projects within water utilities or regulated infrastructure.
• Extensive experience using NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Experience working client side within main contractor or joint venture environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer construction contracts.
• Control budgets and manage project expenditure.
• Develop project scope and conduct feasibility studies.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget control

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree qualification

Full membership of a chartered body (APM or equivalent)

Tools

NEC3

NEC4

Job description

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Project Manager to support a major programme of regulated water and utilities infrastructure works, delivered through a growing award winning project consultancy.

This is a client facing consultancy role, suited to a Project Manager with strong experience delivering complex capital projects within the UK water or utilities sector, working across both pre and post contract stages.

The Project

You will be working on long term regulated utilities infrastructure programmes, supporting the delivery of capital investment works, asset upgrades and complex construction projects within a highly governed environment.

The role involves close collaboration with client teams, contractors and commercial disciplines, managing projects through the full lifecycle from early scope and procurement through to construction delivery and final account.

The position will be based from the Tamworth office 3 to 4 days per week, reflecting the need for strong stakeholder engagement and hands on project leadership. The remaining time will be split between home working and project sites depending on project requirements.

The Role

As Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of utilities infrastructure projects in a client side consultancy capacity. You will manage contracts, budgets, risks and stakeholder relationships while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with contractual and regulatory requirements.

You will also support supply chain engagement and mentor junior Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers as part of the wider delivery team.

Key Responsibilities

• Client side NEC3 and NEC4 ECC contract management and administration
• Budget control and cost management
• Collaboration with Quantity Surveyors on payment valuations and monthly certifications
• Actual cost forecasting and Defined Cost assessment
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintaining project management and commercial records in line with contract requirements
• Drafting and managing contract communications including Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events

Pre Contract Activities

• Project scope development cost estimating and feasibility studies
• Preparation of tender documentation
• Tender evaluation and contractor selection
• Risk identification and mitigation planning
• Early engagement with contractors during the design phase

Post Contract Activities

• Managing and administering construction contracts
• Monitoring project expenditure and in year spend
• Leading the evaluation and negotiation of Compensation Events
• Managing final accounts and post project evaluations

About You

• Bachelors or Masters degree qualification
• Full membership of a chartered body such as APM or equivalent
• Strong experience delivering projects within water utilities or regulated infrastructure environments
• Extensive experience using NEC3 and NEC4 contracts
• Experience working client side within main contractor or joint venture environments
• Line management and mentoring experience of Project Managers or Assistant Project Managers
• Strong understanding of risk management and CDM regulations
• Valid CSCS card Water Hygiene Card desirable
• Right to work in the UK
• Comfortable working in a project led office based role with regular on site presence