Senior Project Manager

Morson Talent; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in physical asset management seeks a Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure to join their team in Liverpool. The role involves leading complex infrastructure projects, mentoring junior staff, and delivering high standards in challenging environments. Candidates should possess extensive project management experience and a professional membership, with a commitment to team development and client satisfaction.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Private healthcare

Flexible working

25 days' holiday (plus optional additional days)

GBP 400 annual contribution towards gym/healthy living membership

Qualifications

• Experience leading project management services on UK infrastructure projects exceeding GBP 100 million.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and establish robust baseline plans.
• Knowledge of NEC4, NR, or FIDIC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management services on complex UK civil engineering projects.
• Mentor junior staff and support bid preparations.
• Demonstrate leadership in challenging environments with a proactive approach.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Writing

Communication

Client-facing Skills

Education

Professional membership (APM, RICS, ICE, etc.)

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure

Our client, a leading consultancy in physical assets management and construction, is dedicated to advising clients on the management and use of their physical assets. They are distinguished by their people, innovation, expertise, and experience.

They are recruiting a Project Manager for either a permanent or contract role at their site in Liverpool.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Ports, Rail, or Local Authority projects, with a proven track record in project delivery.

Following recent appointments with Network Rail, EDF, the Environment Agency, and supporting major projects in the Middle East from the UK, our client seeks ambitious, highly motivated Associate-level Project Managers with UK infrastructure experience to join their team.

Key requirements include:

1. Experience leading project management services on UK infrastructure, utilities, or complex construction projects exceeding GBP 100 million.
2. Proven ability to lead, develop, and manage multidisciplinary teams including commercial, programme controls, risk, and engineering to meet client requirements and establish robust baseline plans.
3. Knowledge of delivering NEC4, NR, or FIDIC contracts.
4. Experience working within a project delivery team, either in a client organization or consultancy.

Successful candidates will demonstrate leadership in delivering high standards in challenging environments, with a proactive approach to learning, development, and knowledge sharing. Mentoring junior staff and supporting bids are integral parts of the role.

Our client values individuals who share their ambition, professionalism, and commitment to excellence, contributing to team development and future growth.

Desired skills and attributes:

1. Professional membership (APM, RICS, ICE, etc.)
2. Extensive project management experience on complex UK civil engineering or construction projects
3. Strong technical writing, communication, and client-facing skills
4. Organized, diligent, proactive, assertive, and commercially aware
5. Ability to obtain Security Clearance

Benefits include competitive salary, pension, private healthcare, flexible working, 25 days' holiday (plus optional additional days), GBP 400 annual contribution towards gym/healthy living membership, and more. Our client fosters a progressive, professional, and supportive team culture where individuals are valued and encouraged to develop.