Senior Project Manager

Neos Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to supervise large-scale heavy engineering and construction projects across the UK. Responsibilities include managing site teams, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and effectively communicating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering background, with at least 10 years of relevant experience and necessary qualifications. Competitive salary and benefits are offered for this full-time, site-based role.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years' experience on large construction projects.
• 3-5 years in a similar senior role.
• Clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver large-scale heavy engineering and construction projects.
• Manage complex construction environments.
• Communicate professionally with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Installation of steel structures

Large-scale heavy engineering projects

Management of site teams

Health & Safety knowledge

Fluent English

Education

Black CSCS Card / NVQ Level 6 or 7

SMSTS

Temporary Works Co-ordinator

IOSH

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Location: Plympton (can be further afield but would predominantly be based around Plymouth)

Salary: £85,000 to £100,000 per annum

NEOS Engineering is recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering and construction business for an experienced Senior Project Manager to deliver large-scale heavy engineering and construction projects across the UK.

This role is ideally suited to a senior professional with a strong mechanical background and a proven track record of managing complex construction environments while operating as Principal Contractor.

Ideal Candidate Experience

• Installation of steel structures, concrete foundations, and general civil works
• Large‑scale heavy engineering and mechanical build projects (e.g. recycling plants, quarry plants, energy‑from‑waste facilities)
• Projects within industrial, mining, quarrying, or similar heavy engineering environments (general housebuilding or commercial developments are not applicable)

You will also bring

• Strong CDM and Health & Safety knowledge and awareness
• Proven experience working as Principal Contractor
• Familiarity with NEC contracts
• A predominantly mechanical engineering background
• A minimum of 10 years' experience on large construction projects, including 3‑5 years in a similar senior role

Key Requirements

• Strong leadership capability, with experience managing large multi‑skilled site teams (up to 50 personnel)
• High level of commercial awareness, including cost and budget control
• Ability to communicate professionally and technically with clients and key stakeholders
• Clean UK driving licence
• Fluent English (spoken and written)

Essential Qualifications

• Black CSCS Card / NVQ Level 6 or 7
• SMSTS
• Temporary Works Co‑ordinator
• IOSH
• First Aid

Desirable Qualifications

• Appointed Person
• Quarry Passport or NEBOSH

Location & Package

Full‑time, site‑based role with travel to various UK locations as required.

Competitive salary in the region of £85,000 - £100,000, dependent on experience and suitability.

Company vehicle and additional benefits available.