Senior Project Manager

Via East Midlands; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Via East Midlands seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead pre-construction activities in Nottingham. This role involves managing projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and mentoring a dedicated team. With a competitive salary, opportunities for career growth, and a hybrid working model, this role aims to make a significant impact on local communities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid Working

Employee discounts and benefits

Additional leave

Free onsite parking

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree with post qualification experience in project management or civil engineering.
• Full UK Drivers Licence required.
• Strong ICT skills and experience in land acquisition processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction project management ensuring compliance with time, cost, and quality.
• Monitor and mentor team members to enhance technical expertise.
• Manage adherence to statutory processes and expert witness duties when needed.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Decision Making

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Knowledge of statutory procedures

ICT skills

Education

Degree in Project Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Pre Construction

Via East Midlands are currently seeking three Senior Project Manager with previous pre-construction experience, a bonus if you have NEC4 experience! To join our Project Delivery team based at our Trent Bridge House Office in West Bridgford, Nottingham.

Who we are?

At Via East Midlands, the value and impact of our work has never been more significant, and we’re excited to share this journey with you! If you’re looking to make a real difference in your local communities while engaging in dynamic design and infrastructure projects, we might just be the perfect fit for you!

As we continue to grow, we’re on the lookout for talented individuals in the Midlands. We believe diversity strengthens our team and enhances the impact we make in Nottinghamshire communities.

Designing roads, improving transport, and driving sustainable solutions—we’re shaping the future of Nottinghamshire’s highways to create a safer, more connected community for everyone.

Your ideas, Your community, Your impact.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the pre-construction stage project management on a range projects for the company including time, cost and quality control meeting client and stakeholder requirements.
• Manage the provision of specialist project management expertise in pre-construction activities of engineering projects.
• Ensure statutory process are compliant with legislation and national/local policies and undertake role of expert witness when needed.
• Monitor staff performance, coach and act as a mentor developing technical expertise of team members.
• Ensure collaboration across the business for pre-construction projects to maintain workflow and identify resource requirements thereby supporting achievement of company business plan objectives.
• Hold team members to account to comply with internal and external standards of statutory responsibilities, duties, policies and procedures.

What we’re seeking:

• A degree and working knowledge in Project Management, Civil Engineering, or a related subject and post qualification experience in a highway or civil engineering environment.
• Ability to lead a team, make decisions and solve problems to meet team objectives and business targets.
• Strong ICT skills including Microsoft Office applications, project management software and knowledge of data management environments.
• Knowledge and experience of land acquisition and other statutory procedures, statutory consultation, contract preparation and management, planning and funding bids.
• A high level of personal drive, motivation and commitment to project delivery.
• A Full UK Drivers Licence.

What can we offer?

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee discounts and benefits.
• Additional leave.
• Free onsite parking.
• Career growth opportunities within the company.

Ready to join us and make a positive impact? Apply now!

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