Senior Project Manager

APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

Healthcare

Job summary

APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a major Life Science scheme in Hertfordshire with a Cambridge long-term location. This is a client-facing role managing NEC-based contracts and delivering on time, to budget, and to high standards.

You will own project governance, engage with stakeholders, and drive cost, schedule, and quality across the full lifecycle. 5+ years post-degree experience and chartered status are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-degree experience in a Project Manager capacity.
• Experience in Life Science or Healthcare sectors would be advantageous.
• NEC contract administration experience is desirable.
• Professional chartership or membership (MAPM, MCIOB, MRICS) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of project management, contract administration, and delivery of the project under predominantly NEC contracts.
• Work in a client facing capacity, ensuring seamless communication, milestone achievement, and delivery on time, within budget, and to exemplary standards.
• Provide strategic counsel to optimise project outcomes across key drivers: cost, schedule, and quality.
• Direct project governance, compliance, and systems implementation across all phases of the project lifecycle.

Skills

5+ years PM experience

NEC contract administration

Client-facing / stakeholder mgmt

Team collaboration

Education

QS/Construction Mgmt degree

Professional chartership (MAPM/MRICS)

Tools

NEC contract administration

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref:

Location: Hertfordshire Site (Site based 3 days per week), Flexible working 2 days per week. Long-term office location Cambridge.

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£65k-£70k + competitive package (car allowance, pension, healthcare, etc.)

Company & Project:

An industry-leading, highly successful national consultancy is seeking a client-facing Senior Project Manager to join a specialise Life Science scheme working with a major blue chip client.

Based in Hertfordshire, this role will oversee a major commercial and scientific development. Backed by key strategic project wins and a robust pipeline, our client is expanding their team to support continuous business growth in the area.

The long-term pipeline of work covers both Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of project management, contract administration, and delivery of the project under predominantly NEC contracts.
• Work in a client facing capacity, ensuring seamless communication, milestone achievement, and delivery on time, within budget, and to exemplary standards.
• Provide strategic counsel to optimise project outcomes across key drivers: cost, schedule, and quality.
• Direct project governance, compliance, and systems implementation across all phases of the project lifecycle.

Desirable Experience:

• 5+ years of post-degree experience in a Project Manager capacity.
• Previous experience working in the Life Science or Healthcare sectors would be highly advantageous.
• Proven track record within a building consultancy setting, including hands-on NEC contract administration is desirable.
• Driven to progress within a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
• Relevant Prior Roles: Associate Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Principal Project Manager, or Project Manager.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree or MSc in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional chartership or membership (e.g., MAPM, MCIOB, MRICS) is highly desirable.