Senior Project Manager – Defence Construction Lead

McLaughlin & Harvey; Derby; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteering days

Competitive package

Job summary

McLaughlin and Harvey is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-value construction projects in the UK. You will manage commercial and procurement activities, oversee subcontractor performance, and ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery across complex schemes.

The role requires a construction-related degree and 5+ years of senior PM experience, with defence sector exposure preferred. Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills are essential to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Degree in construction-related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience as Senior Project Manager in a construction contractor.
• Defence sector experience preferred; strong commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Understand contract requirements and project conditions of contract.
• Analyze tender pricing and develop procurement strategy.
• Create procurement schedule with the Project Quantity Surveyor.
• Lead subcontractor procurement and ensure timely appointments.
• Conduct regular commercial reviews of budgeted cost/value.
• Understand CVR process and maintain project financials.
• Attend subcontractor pre-start meetings and lead collaboration.
• Identify commercial opportunities, including potential contractual claims.
• Collaborate with pre-construction team on tender programme and construction methods.
• Ensure training needs are identified and site staff are trained.
• Oversee administrative aspects and ensure compliance and documentation.
• Maintain positive client relationships and information release schedules.
• Ensure daily safety briefings and HS compliance across the project.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Procurement

Risk management

Contract administration

Education

Degree in construction-related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

McLaughlin and Harvey is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-value construction projects in the UK. You will manage commercial and procurement activities, oversee subcontractor performance, and ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery across complex schemes.

The role requires a construction-related degree and 5+ years of senior PM experience, with defence sector exposure preferred. Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills are essential to drive project success.