Senior Project Manager

Venatu Consulting Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee high-value projects in Bradford. This role requires strong project leadership, client engagement, and financial acumen. The ideal candidate has experience in managing complex, multi-phase projects, particularly in manufacturing. A competitive salary up to £60,000 plus benefits, including a car allowance and flexible working options, will be provided.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Additional day's paid holiday for your birthday

Free Parking

Free On-site Gym

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Healthcare after 3 months

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong financial reporting skills, including budgeting and invoicing.
• Experience in a client-facing, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects from order through completion.
• Act as key contact for clients throughout project lifecycle.
• Manage design change requests and financials.

Skills

Project management

Commercial acumen

Client-facing skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Manager – Location: Bradford. Reporting to: Head of Projects. Salary: Up to £60,000 (including car allowance).

Benefits include: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays; Additional day's paid holiday for your birthday; Free Parking; Free On-site Gym; 38.25 hour working week - 4 days in office and one day from home; 4:30pm finish on Fridays; Auto enrolment pension; Employee Assistance Programme; Private Healthcare after 3 months.

Job Description

Senior Project Manager

Reports to: Head of Projects

Job Purpose

This senior-level role is responsible for the delivery of high-value, complex projects across a diverse product range, with a focus on acoustic containers and enclosures. The role demands strong project leadership, client engagement, and commercial awareness to ensure complete customer satisfaction, timely delivery, and maximised gross profit, all without compromising on quality.

Following a structured induction, the successful candidate will progress into team leadership responsibilities, managing a team of experienced Project Managers and supporting departmental improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery & Client Engagement: Take full ownership of projects from customer order through to completion, including design, manufacture, delivery, installation, and commissioning.
• Client liaison: Act as the key point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle, managing expectations and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Site surveys: Conduct thorough site surveys to capture all necessary design and installation data; validate designs on-site prior to production.
• Planning and governance: Chair regular project meetings with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure programme alignment and timely execution.
• Change management: Manage design change requests, coordinating revisions with internal technical and CAD teams.
• Financials: Submit interim project valuations, payment applications, and invoice claims to ensure cash flow and accurate forecasting.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed and up-to-date project documentation, including financial reporting and change control.
• Programme & Cost Control: Develop and manage project programmes, ensuring milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
• Cost tracking: Liaise with Production and Procurement to track progress, control costs, and avoid delays.
• Variation management: Monitor and control variation orders, submitting accurate costings and obtaining formal client approvals.
• Site Management & HSEQ: Write detailed risk assessments and method statements, ensuring health & safety and compliance obligations are met.
• Site oversight: Oversee internal installation teams and subcontractors, conducting regular site visits to ensure quality standards and progress.
• Issue resolution: Investigate and record non-conformances, ensuring root causes are identified and preventative actions implemented.
• Compliance culture: Promote a culture of proactive health, safety, and quality compliance throughout the project delivery process.
• Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement: Line manage a team of three Project Managers and one Apprentice, including 1:1s, appraisals, and mentoring.
• Governance: Chair regular project review meetings and contribute to monthly reporting of departmental KPIs.
• Continuous improvement: Lead internal investigations into departmental non-conformances and implement sustainable corrective actions; contribute to continuous improvement of internal processes and project management methodologies.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience delivering complex, multi-phase projects in a manufacturing environment, ideally involving acoustic containers or similar bespoke engineering solutions.
• Strong commercial acumen and financial reporting skills, including budgeting, cost control, and client invoicing.
• Demonstrable experience in a client-facing, high-pressure environment managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel and undertake occasional overnight stays.

Desirable

• Experience in leading or managing a team, with the ambition to grow into a departmental leadership role.
• Familiarity with Health & Safety legislation and writing RAMS.
• Exposure to continuous improvement frameworks or quality management systems (e.g. ISO 9001).

How to Apply

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