Senior Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee a large water project in Portsmouth. The role involves managing the delivery of the contract and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, collaborating with stakeholders, and monitoring project progress. The ideal candidate will have experience in major civil infrastructure projects and NEC contract management. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Non-contractual bonus up to 6% of basic salary

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous employer contributory pension up to 15%

Enhanced family friendly leave

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at retailers

Qualifications

• Experience of reservoir works and/or major earthworks is advantageous.
• Experience managing budgets for large construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company at Non-Statutory Sub-Group meetings.
• Produce monthly progress reports and governance approval papers.
• Ensure project development is in accordance with established standards.

Skills

Strong communication and team leadership skills

Analytical ability to review and write technical specifications

Good knowledge of risk management techniques

Knowledge of construction materials, processes, and equipment

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams

Experience of using Contract Management Software

Experience leading major, complex civil infrastructure projects

NEC contract management experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field

Job description

Overview

Andersen James are on the lookout for a dynamic Senior Project Manager to guide a large water project for our client in Portsmouth. This key role will drive the successful delivery of the reservoir contract and associated works, overseeing everything from design and construction to commissioning. You will collaborate with expert advisers to ensure strict adherence to planning, licences, and regulations while managing vital stakeholder relationships.

As a role model for health, safety, well-being, and environmental performance, you will monitor contractor progress, deliver reports, and lead meetings with designers, stakeholders, and contractors. Join us in shaping the future with a focus on high performance and values-based success.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company at Non-Statutory Sub-Group meetings.
• Hold regular meetings with stakeholders to monitor the schedule of works and coordinate activity.
• Produce monthly progress reports and governance approval papers.
• Oversee all direct reports allocated to the project packages and their future progression.
• Lead procurement, monitoring, and performance of the contract/subcontract packages.
• Liaise with external stakeholders to secure agreement or acceptance of the project delivery plans.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure the project is ready for a seamless handover into operation on completion through asset integration.
• Ensure project development is in accordance with the standards, specifications, requirements, and policies established by the Havant Thicket Project.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality, achieving the ODI target dates and regulatory allowances.
• Ensure the works are carried out in accordance with the Havant Thicket Health and Safety Management Plan and company health and safety policies.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Analytical ability to review and write technical specifications, procurement strategies, business cases, decision support papers, and progress reports.
• Good knowledge of risk management techniques with experience managing budgets for large construction projects.
• Good knowledge of construction materials, processes, and equipment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
• Experience of using Contract Management Software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Experience leading major, complex civil infrastructure projects, particularly in the water sector.
• Experience of reservoir works and/or major earthworks is advantageous.
• NEC contract management experience is essential, ideally with Option C target cost experience.

What can we offer you?

• Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 plus non-contractual bonus up to 6% of basic salary.
• Hours: Full-time | 38 hours per week.
• Holiday: 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Pension: Generous employer contributory pension up to 15%.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave: Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave and pay.
• Life Assurance: Death in service lump sum of 4 times pensionable salary.
• Private Medical Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme (Bupa).
• Employee Perks: Discounts at retailers, Electric Vehicle Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Cash Plan, and more.

Due to the high volume of applications we are unable to respond to unsuccessful candidates. If your application is of interest, we will normally contact you within 4 weeks of receipt.