Senior Project Manager – Highways & Aviation Infrastructure

Poutrix; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major infrastructure projects and programmes across the London & South East region, with responsibility for projects up to £30m. You will collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior staff and ensuring delivery on time and within budget.

The role focuses on governance, risk management, and strategic advisory, leveraging NEC contracts and regulated infrastructure frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience).
• APM PMQ or equivalent.
• Chartered status, or working towards chartership, is desirable.
• Previous experience in Rail, Highways or Aviation industries
• NEC accreditation or significant NEC contract experience.
• Experience managing small to medium-sized infrastructure projects and programmes.
• Knowledge of project delivery processes within regulated infrastructure environments.
• Experience working with National Highways frameworks and systems would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with tools such as CEMAR, Primavera P6 and RiskHive.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of infrastructure projects and programmes of varying complexity, with project values up to £30m.
• Developing and implementing project delivery strategies, governance structures and delivery plans.
• Managing and mentoring Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers, building high-performing teams.
• Acting as the key point of contact for clients and stakeholders, building trusted relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Managing project performance across scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk.
• Establishing and maintaining effective project controls to drive successful delivery.
• Identifying, managing and mitigating project risks and issues, escalating where appropriate.
• Providing strategic advice to clients and senior stakeholders on project delivery challenges and opportunities.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Driving continuous improvement through the application of industry best practice and lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk management

Commercial awareness

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)

APM PMQ or equivalent

Chartered status (desirable)

Tools

CEMAR

Primavera P6

RiskHive

Job description

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major infrastructure projects and programmes across the London & South East region, with responsibility for projects up to £30m. You will collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior staff and ensuring delivery on time and within budget.

The role focuses on governance, risk management, and strategic advisory, leveraging NEC contracts and regulated infrastructure frameworks.