Senior Project Manager

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-value construction projects within secure environments. This pivotal role involves overseeing project delivery from initial planning through completion, managing stakeholders, and refining governance and risk management systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in construction management, particularly within the defence or industrial sectors, and will thrive in a collaborative, detail-oriented environment. This opportunity not only offers competitive compensation but also the chance to contribute to a growing consultancy committed to excellence and innovation in project delivery.

Benefits

Healthcare

Pension

Ongoing training and development

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Strong background in managing construction projects, ideally in defence or industrial sectors.
• Collaborative and detail-driven approach required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from planning to completion, managing key stakeholders.
• Shape and implement PMO processes for project consistency.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

PMO Processes

Education

Degree in Construction-related Discipline

Job description

Carriera is delighted to be working with a respected property and construction consultancy to appoint a Senior Project Manager with strong PMO expertise to deliver defence and industrial schemes.

This role offers the chance to play a pivotal part in high-value, technically demanding projects within secure and regulated environments. You'll not only lead the delivery of multiple programmes but also help shape and implement PMO processes, ensuring consistency and control across the project portfolio.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing projects from initial planning through to completion, managing key stakeholders, and driving delivery to meet time, cost, and quality objectives. In parallel, you'll contribute to the refinement of project governance, reporting protocols, and risk management systems - strengthening the consultancy's delivery infrastructure as it grows.

The successful candidate will bring a strong background in managing construction projects ideally within the defence or industrial sectors. A degree in a construction-related discipline is expected, along with a collaborative, detail-driven approach.

Competitive salary DOE
Healthcare
Pension
Hybrid working
Ongoing training and development

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