Senior Project Manager

HVAC Total FM Recruitment; Warrington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FM service provider is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Warrington, offering a progression path to Head of Projects. The role involves managing a high-value project portfolio, ensuring compliance, and driving successful project delivery. The package includes a competitive salary, bonus potential, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

£5,100 car allowance

Competitive bonus structure

Support for career development

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Senior Project Manager within FM or construction industries.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage multiple projects.
• Understanding of P&L, budgets, forecasting, and supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project lifecycle from planning to handover.
• Manage a team of Project Managers and Supervisors.
• Oversee a variety of works including mechanical and electrical projects.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Financial Acumen

Project Management

Communication

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Warrington
Progression to Head of Projects | Up to £70k + Package + 20% Bonus

We’re working with a major FM service provider who are seeking a high-calibre Senior Project Manager ready to step into a Head of Projects position within 12 months. This is a rare opportunity for someone looking to take on full leadership responsibility in a growing projects environment.

The Package:

• Salary: Up to £70,000 + £5,100 car allowance

• Bonus: Up to 20% (KPI driven)

• Holidays: 25 days + 8 bank holidays

• Location: Warrington-based (minimum 4 days on-site to start), with flexibility once established

• Contract: Full-time, permanent

The Role – Senior Project Manager
As the Senior Project Manager, you’ll lead the delivery of a varied portfolio of capital projects. You'll manage a team of Project Managers and Supervisors and be accountable for full project lifecycle delivery, commercial performance, and client satisfaction.

Annual project spend will typically range between £3–4 million, with individual projects valued from £50k to £1m. You’ll deliver works across refurbishments, M&E upgrades, ESG initiatives, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end project leadership from scoping and planning through to handover

• Line management of 4 direct reports, including Project Managers and Supervisors

• Oversee a broad range of works – fabric, civils, mechanical, electrical, and sustainability-related

• Supply chain management including selection, audits, and commercial risk oversight

• Drive stakeholder engagement, providing value and strategic project input

• Maintain full commercial control – forecasting, budgeting, and risk management

• Ensure quality, compliance, and health & safety across all project activity

• Play a key role in expanding project opportunities within the account

The Person – Senior Project Manager Profile
This opportunity suits a Senior Project Manager who’s commercially aware, technically competent, and motivated to grow into a broader leadership role. You’ll need to be confident leading teams, managing high-value project portfolios, and building strong client relationships.

What You'll Need:

• Significant experience as a Senior Project Manager within FM, construction, or related industries

• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage multiple live projects

• Financially fluent – strong understanding of P&L, budgets, forecasting, and supplier performance

• Well-versed in CDM, H&S regulations, and governance frameworks

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Ambition and capability to step up into a Head of Projects role in the near future

Why This Senior Project Manager Role?

• Clear pathway to progress into a Head of Projects position

• Strong support network and autonomy to lead a growing team

• Diverse and high-value projects across a wide technical scope

• Competitive salary, bonus, and career development support

Interested?
If you’re a proven Senior Project Manager ready to take the next step in your leadership career, apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation.