Senior Project Manager / Senior Contracts Manager

TN United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead diverse construction projects in the West Midlands. This role involves overseeing project execution, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and fostering a collaborative environment among teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a solid background in construction management, and a commitment to maintaining a culture of safety. Join a dynamic team dedicated to creating sustainable infrastructure and enhancing community living standards. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of construction elements in refurbishment.
• Proven experience managing large multi-disciplined teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities ensuring overall project success.
• Coordinate effectively with clients and subcontractors for smooth execution.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Stakeholder Management

Construction Management

Safety Culture

Communication Skills

Education

Construction Degree

NVQ Level 6

Tools

Project Management Software

MS Office (Word, Excel, Projects)

Job description

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Senior Project Manager / Senior Contracts Manager, West Midlands

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Client:

United Living Group

Location:

West Midlands, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

8

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Company Description

United Living is a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK. We help our customers and the communities they serve benefit from resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces that are fit for the future. Our mission is to be the partner and employer of choice for designing, building, maintaining, and connecting communities and critical infrastructure, to create a more sustainable and inclusive society.

United Living Group is comprised of four complementary businesses, all dedicated to realising our vision of creating a connected, sustainable future:

Property Services – We revitalise homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods. From delivering large programmes of work for social housing providers, to ensuring the highest building safety standards, we provide a range of services for public sector clients.

Infrastructure Services – Our team of infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical energy and water infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators. The work we do supports the requirement for effective solutions to address the UK’s decarbonisation goals, and our processes minimise environmental and carbon impacts, whilst ensuring the safe and reliable operation of assets.

New Homes - As experienced and specialist new build housing contractors, we create homes and regenerate areas with communities in mind. We work collaboratively with registered partners, local authorities, and private developers to provide high quality, energy efficient, and sustainable homes for people to live and grow.

Connected - We connect people through fixed-line and wireless telecom infrastructure, ensuring seamless communication and access to information for all. At United Living, we have one of the largest specialist in-house teams for project management, acquisition, design, construction, and maintenance in the UK.

Job Description

Senior Project Manager

To provide technical operational management, leadership and control of a multi-disciplinary team comprising of construction and supervisory resources at all levels and facilitation of strong links with other teams within and external to the project.

As the Senior Project Manager, you will be directly accountable for overseeing the construction activities related to the projects and be fully responsible for their overall success. The Senior Project Manager must be able to coordinate the site teams to organise, plan, motivate, coordinate and direct the construction effort, ensuring all activities are managed accordingly.

In this role, you will work closely with the Operations, Commercial and Pre-Construction Managers and other senior management within the project execution function.

The successful candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge of all construction elements in the refurbishment sector and be able to act as the point of contact for the projects on-site and will be the go-to person for all construction-related issues.

What you will contribute to the team.

• Strong leadership skills with outcome focused collaborative behaviours.
• Assist in the creation and maintain a culture of zero harm accidents or incidents relating to occupational and personal safety, security, health issues, and environmental matters.
• Monitors effectiveness of the H & S Management System and drives change when required
• Manage and direct project programs, budgets, and resource allocations to meet or exceed project goals.
• Ensure the subcontractor’s construction methods, procedures and practices are properly complied with in all respects, particularly those relating to quality assurance, safety, personnel and the public.
• Liaise as necessary on matters of quality, design, progress and safety with the Client and Clients representatives.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Review and monitor contractor compliance for proposed construction safety and are complying with their own project quality plans.
• Substantial experience of managing refurbishment works on large construction projects and construction management teams to deliver successful outcomes.
• Working knowledge of construction management software and tools
• Providing mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering an environment of professional growth and development.
• Demonstrate leadership in managing a varied and busy workload, with a focus on delivering exceptional results.

Experienced required:

• Construction Degree holder, or similar equivalent, with multi-disciplinary breadth.
• Proven, evidential experience of Managing a large, multi-disciplined team.
• Demonstrable experience of embedding a strong safety culture
• Strong stakeholder management skills are essential.
• Proven experience in managing subcontractors and working with a major/Tier 1 contractor.
• Strong on technical details and with excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in project management software and tools.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Sound commercial and contractual knowledge.

Qualifications

Requirements.

• NVQ Level 6 or above.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Proficient in MS Office Word, Excel and MS Projects - Essential.
• A thorough knowledge of CDM regulations & Legislation.

Additional Information

If you are a Senior Project Manager or Senior Contracts Manager seeking a dynamic and diverse work environment, we're offering:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company’s growth

How to Apply:

If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, apply today for immediate consideration. Join us on this exciting journey of growth and innovation!

As a business United Living prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if we require support. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.