Senior Project Manager / Project Manager - Design & Construction

Scitech; Godalming; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Scitech-EKIUM seeks a Senior Project Manager/Project Manager to lead design and construction projects within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences sectors. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, control quality, safety, cost and schedule, and act as the primary client interface to ensure successful outcomes.

Based in Godalming with regular site visits, the role requires a relevant degree or recognised project management qualification; chartership is advantageous, and a full UK

Qualifications

• A relevant degree or recognised project management qualification is required.
• Experience with design and construction contracting environments is essential.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex design and construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule and budget adherence.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and act as the primary interface with clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee scope, programme, cost, risk and change control; chair project reviews.

Skills

Project management

Health & safety

Quality systems

Programme management

Cost management

Contractual processes

Communication

Commercial awareness

Education

Relevant degree

Project management qualification

Chartered status (advantage)

Job description

Scitech-EKIUM is a leading engineering, design, construction, and qualification consultancy serving the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences sectors. We deliver technically complex, highly regulated projects from concept through to handover, offering bespoke solutions and multi-disciplinary expertise built on decades of industry experience. As part of the wider EKIUM Group - a 2,500+ strong engineering community across 14 countries - we combine world class technical excellence with a personalised, client-focused approach.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager / Project Manager with a solid grounding and experience in design and construction projects, who is keen to build on their experience and progress their career within a supportive and challenging project environment. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, drive quality, safety, cost and schedule performance, and act as the key interface with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

As a Senior Project Manager / Project Manager at Scitech-EKIUM you will lead the end-to-end delivery of complex design and construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, schedule, and budget requirements.

You will serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, managing scope, programme, cost, risk, and change control while maintaining key project deliverables and chairing project reviews.

The ideal candidate will have project management experience in design and construction, with strong knowledge of health & safety, quality systems, programme and cost management, and contractual processes. Excellent communication, and commercial awareness is essential, along with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

A relevant degree or a recognised project management qualification are required. If you are chartered, or working towards chartership, this will be an advantage. Experience using recognised project management principles in a design and construction contracting environment is essential, with any exposure to the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector considered advantageous.

The role is based in Godalming, with regular site visits required. Due to the locations of the sites, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential to fulfil the travel requirements of the role.

Why Join Scitech-EKIUM?

You can expect:

• Clear progression pathways with access to senior leadership, targeted professional development, and continued learning
• Responsibility for delivering complex, technically challenging projects alongside highly experienced professionals
• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values expertise, accountability, and shared success
• A platform to make a meaningful difference in an organisation that values initiative, informed judgement, and leadership

Our Commitment to Equality and Inclusion

Scitech-EKIUM is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are dedicated to providing fair and inclusive opportunities to all, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or any other personal characteristic.