Senior Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy based in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead various construction projects from inception to completion. In this role, you will manage multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring all projects are delivered within budget and on time. You need a construction-related degree and a minimum of 3 years' experience in project management. This position offers a competitive salary between £50,000 and £65,000 and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension contribution

Flexible working hours

Generous annual leave

Annual salary review

Professional training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as an Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager.
• Good understanding of standard construction project management processes.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from inception to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered within budget and on time.
• Monitor budgets and track expenditures.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Project management processes

Team collaboration

Risk management

Education

Construction related degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

JCT Contract

NEC Contract

Job description

As Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for delivering enthralling projects with a hands‑on approach throughout the whole project life cycle from inception to completion, ensuring all projects are delivered within budget, on time, and to the client's requirements. Your duties will include (but not limited to):

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects (depending on size and complexity) from inception to completion with full support from Senior Management
• Ensure all projects are delivered within budget, on time and to the client's requirements with regular site visits and inspections
• Efficiently manage multi‑disciplined project teams which include architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors in a collaborative manner
• Develop project management strategies including planning, programming, scheduling to monitor project progress
• Identify and alleviate any risks and challenges, create, and implement contingency plans to mitigate any issues that may arise.
• Monitor project budgets and track expenditures using cost control measures throughout the whole project lifecycle
• Maintain, network, and build relationships with clients, stakeholders, project teams and supply chain to provide an exceptional level of service
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, any relevant legal and industry standards, and contractual agreements

Qualifications

• Construction related degree (or equivalent)
• Proven track record as an Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager in Consultancy environment - ideally a minimum of 3 years' experience
• Demonstrate a good understanding of standard construction project management processes and documentation through all RIBA stages
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop, build and maintain strong relationships
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft packages
• JCT and/or NEC Contract experience

Atkins Search have been appointed by a leading Construction Consultancy based in Nottingham to recruit for an ambitious and experienced Senior Project Manager to join their project management team. As a dominant key player with an enviable position in the market, my client has become known for delivering iconic real estate & infrastructure schemes within the East Midlands. They have a successful track record in winning multi‑million‑pound commissions with desirable clients in the defence, aviation, power, utilities, mixed‑use developments, life‑sciences, industrial, logistics and manufacturing sectors.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary £50,000 - £65,000 (negotiable, depending on experience)
• Car allowance
• Pension contribution
• Flexible working hours
• Personal and professional development plans
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Annual salary review
• Hybrid working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional training and development
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Regular social events
• Relaxed working environment
• Clear career path and realistic opportunities to progress