Senior Project Manager

Apple Inc.; Witchford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a client-facing Senior Project Manager to lead a £20m Life Science/Laboratory project from Cambridgeshire. You will own project management, contract administration (NEC/JCT), and ensure milestones are delivered on time and within budget.

The role requires 5+ years post-degree PM experience, preferably in life sciences or healthcare, with a proven track record in building consultancy and chartered status being highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-degree experience in a Project Manager capacity.
• Experience in Life Science or Healthcare sectors is advantageous.
• Experience with NEC or JCT contract administration is desirable.
• Chartered status or professional membership is desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client-facing experience

Contract administration

Project governance

Education

Degree or MSc in Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related

Job description

Job DescriptionVacancy SummaryJob Title: Senior Project ManagerJob Type: PermanentJob Ref: #1452Location: Cambridgeshire (1st project near Ely)Start Date: ASAPSalary: 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 lead a c£20m specialist Life Science/Laboratory project.Based in Cambridgeshire, this role will oversee an exciting local commercial and scientific project. 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 multiple projects and an office in Cambridgeshire.Duties & Responsibilities:Take full ownership of project management, contract administration, and delivery of the project under predominantly NEC and JCT 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 or JCT 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 Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.Professional chartership or membership (e.g., MAPM,
MCIOB, MRICS) is highly desirable.