Senior Project Manager

APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED; Littleport; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Industry-leading national consultancy in Cambridgeshire seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead a £20m Life Science/Laboratory project. You will own project management, contract administration under NEC/JCT, and client-facing delivery, ensuring milestones, budget, and quality. A strong track record in building consultancy and NEC/JCT is desired.

5+ years post-degree experience in PM; relevant Chartered status desirable. Base near Ely; car allowance and competitive package on offer.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-degree experience in a Project Manager capacity.
• Experience in Life Science or Healthcare sectors is advantageous.
• Experience in NEC/JCT contract administration desirable.
• Driven to progress within a collaborative, team‑oriented culture.
• Roles include Associate PM, Senior PM, Principal PM, or Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of project management, contract administration, and delivery under NEC and JCT contracts.
• Maintain strong client-facing communication, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget and quality.
• Provide strategic counsel to optimise cost, schedule, and quality across the project.
• Direct project governance, compliance, and systems implementation across all lifecycle phases.

Skills

Client-facing

NEC/JCT contracts

Building consultancy

Education

Degree or MSc in PM/Construction Management/Civil Engineering

MAPM/MCIOB/MRICS chartership desirable

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref:

Location: Cambridgeshire (1st project near Ely)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c 65k- 70k + competitive package (car allowance, pension, healthcare, etc.)

Company & Project:

An industry-leading, highly successful national consultancy is seeking a client-facing Senior Project Manager to lead a c 20m specialist Life Science/Laboratory project.

Based in Cambridgeshire, this role will oversee an exciting local commercial and scientific project. Backed by key strategic project wins and a robust pipeline, our client is expanding their team to support continuous business growth in the area.

The long‑term pipeline of work covers multiple projects and an office in Cambridgeshire.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of project management, contract administration, and delivery of the project under predominantly NEC and JCT contracts.
• Work in a client facing capacity, ensuring seamless communication, milestone achievement, and delivery on time, within budget, and to exemplary standards.
• Provide strategic counsel to optimise project outcomes across key drivers: cost, schedule, and quality.
• Direct project governance, compliance, and systems implementation across all phases of the project lifecycle.

Desirable Experience:

• 5+ years of post-degree experience in a Project Manager capacity.
• Previous experience working in the Life Science or Healthcare sectors would be highly advantageous.
• Proven track record within a building consultancy setting, including hands‑on NEC or JCT contract administration is desirable.
• Driven to progress within a collaborative, team‑oriented culture.
• Relevant Prior Roles: Associate Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Principal Project Manager, or Project Manager.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree or MSc in Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional chartership or membership (e.g., MAPM, MCIOB, MRICS) is highly desirable.