Senior Project Manager

Lanesra Technical Recruitment Ltd; Rickmansworth, Hampton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the energy sector. The role involves leading projects, ensuring safety standards, and managing client relationships. Candidates should have extensive project management experience, preferably in the water sector, and hold relevant qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Health insurance

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Project management of multi-disciplinary design and construction projects, preferably in water or related process industries.
• Degree or equivalent in construction, commercial or engineering discipline.
• Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work closely with clients, stakeholders and end users.
• Delivery-driven with ability to set targets and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall direction, coordination, implementation and completion of specific projects.
• Ensure the Building Management System is implemented at all stages.
• Maintain good client relationships and the company’s reputation.
• Plan projects and monitor and control delivery.
• Report and quantify any site non-conformities.

Skills

Project management of multi-disciplinary design and construction projects

Excellent communication skills

Delivery-driven with target setting

Extensive experience in project delivery

Knowledge of construction contracts

Education

Degree or equivalent in construction, commercial or engineering discipline

Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Energy Sector

Location: Hampton or Rickmansworth offices (hybrid working available).
Salary: £80 000 – £90 000 plus car allowance, bonus and benefits.
Reports to: Operations Manager / Framework Director.

We’re looking for someone to lead the overall direction, coordination, implementation and completion of specific projects, ensuring consistency with company strategy, time, cost and safety targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote exceptional safety and delivery quality standards across the workforce and subcontractors.
• Ensure the Building Management System (BMS) is implemented at all stages from tender handover to project completion.
• Maintain good client relationships and the company’s reputation, building relationships with joint‑venture partners and suppliers.
• Ensure sufficient trained personnel are available and that roles are clear.
• Plan projects, review and approve the Project Execution Plan (PEP), and monitor and control delivery.
• Prepare, approve and manage detailed construction plans and method statements before commencement.
• Verify that, on completion, all PEP records are complete and available.
• Report and quantify any site non‑conformities.
• Manage commercial aspects, providing accurate forecasts and estimates.
• Implement quality, safety and environmental policies and targets.
• Deliver projects that meet customer requirements and enhance satisfaction.
• Apply practical knowledge to water and wastewater design‑build projects.
• Lead the project from conception to end‑user acceptance.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Project management of multi‑disciplinary design and construction projects, preferably in water or related process industries.
• Degree or equivalent in construction, commercial or engineering discipline.
• Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work closely with clients, stakeholders and end users.
• Delivery‑driven with ability to set targets and motivate multi‑disciplinary teams to meet time, cost and quality objectives.
• Extensive experience in project delivery, strategic, operational, technical and management skills.
• Knowledge of construction contracts (NEC and/or IChemE) with negotiation and administration skills.
• Risk and opportunity management experience.
• Knowledge of CDM and construction health & safety.

Desirable

• Experience in water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Chartered status in an engineering, commercial or construction institution.
• NEC Project Manager accreditation.

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary £80–90 k.
• Car allowance.
• Bonus.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy).
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Health insurance.
• Private medical insurance.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme, discounts, savings hub, kids pass, and more.

Key Words

• Project Manager
• Senior Project Manager
• Project Management
• Project Delivery
• Project Director
• Project Execution
• Design & Build
• Construction
• Contracts
• Contractual
• Conditions of Contract
• NEC
• IChemE
• Water Industry
• Water Sector
• Water Treatment
• Wastewater
• Sewage
• Utilities
• Power Generation
• Power Sector
• Nuclear
• Energy Sector
• Energy from Waste
• Infrastructure
• Anaerobic Digestion
• Project Planning
• Risk Management

Job Reference

887484_1745424005