Senior Project Manager - Midlands

Eden Brown; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to focus on water, environment, rail, and nuclear projects. This role involves managing pre- and post-contract activities, budget control, and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates should have a degree in construction or engineering, strong NEC 3/4 contract knowledge, and experience in relevant sectors. The position promises career development opportunities in a sustainability-focused environment.

Benefits

Personal development opportunities

Access to training and chartership support

Work on high-impact, sustainable projects

Diverse and inclusive workforce

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Water, Environment, Rail or Nuclear sectors.
• Strong knowledge of NEC 3/4 contracts (A-C-E).
• Experience with Early Contractor/Subcontractor Involvement (ECI/ESI).

Responsibilities

• Manage pre- and post-contract activities for projects.
• Drive efficiencies and manage budgets.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Budget Control

NEC 3/4 Contract Management

Team Management

Education

Degree in construction/Engineering or Project Management

Full membership of a chartered body (e.g., APM at MAPM)

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Water

Location: Midlands
Industry: Water, Environment, Rail, Nuclear

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Senior Project Manager to join a leading global engineering firm as part of their growing Sustainable Cities Sector. With a focus on water, environment, rail, and nuclear sectors, this role offers significant career development opportunities in a transformative, high-growth environment.

As Senior Project Manager, you will deliver projects for water companies or the Environment Agency in the Midlands. You'll manage pre- and post-contract activities, including NEC 3 /4 contract administration, cost forecasting, and supplier engagement. With a focus on major capital programmes, you'll drive efficiencies, manage budgets, and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-Contract: Scope planning, cost estimates, feasibility studies, tender preparation, risk identification.
• Post-Contract: Contract administration, budget control, claims management, final accounts.
• Contract Management: NEC 3/4 (Option A, C, E) administration and commercial management.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong client and internal relationships.

What We’re Looking For

• Ideally a Degree in construction/ Engineering, Project Management.
• Full membership of a chartered body (e.g., APM at MAPM).
• Extensive experience in Water, Environment, Rail, or Nuclear sectors.
• Strong knowledge of NEC 3/4 contracts (A-C-E).
• Experience with Early Contractor/Subcontractor Involvement (ECI/ESI).
• Proven ability to manage teams, budgets, and commercial relationships.

What’s in it for you

• A chance to work on high-impact, sustainable projects.
• Personal development opportunities, with access to training and chartership support.
• Work with a global leader in infrastructure engineering, committed to sustainability and innovation.
• Equal opportunity employer with a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Apply Today

If you have a passion for managing complex projects and want to contribute to global sustainability, apply today or contact me at (url removed) or call me on (phone number removed).

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.