Senior Project Manager

Archway Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway Recruitment in Wellington seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead infrastructure projects and programmes for public and private sector clients. You will manage delivery from planning through to completion, coordinating clients, consultants, contractors and key stakeholders with a focus on practical, commercially sound outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, autonomy and excellent communication, with the ability to navigate complex environments and deliver on time and

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering infrastructure projects across multiple lifecycle stages.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Commercial judgement and early issue identification with practical solutions.
• Ability to lead projects with a high degree of autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Lead successful delivery of infrastructure projects and programmes.
• Provide leadership across programme, risk, cost, quality, procurement, and contracts.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and stakeholder engagement.
• Guide projects from planning through execution and completion.

Skills

Project management

Infrastructure projects

Client-facing

Programme management

Risk management

Procurement

Contract management

Financial management

Stakeholder engagement

Autonomy

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, construction, project management or related discipline

Job description

About The Employer

Our client is an established New Zealand project management and infrastructure consultancy delivering complex projects for public and private sector organisations.

About The Employer

Our client is an established New Zealand project management and infrastructure consultancy delivering complex projects for public and private sector organisations. The business provides clients with specialist project and programme management expertise across the infrastructure lifecycle. Its work spans project planning, business cases, procurement, contract management, stakeholder engagement, reporting and delivery. With a strong reputation for practical advice and successful project outcomes, the consultancy works closely with clients to solve complex delivery challenges and provide experienced leadership where it matters most.

The Role

This is an opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a well-established consultancy team in Wellington. You will take responsibility for the successful management and delivery of infrastructure projects and programmes, working closely with clients, consultants, contractors and key stakeholders. Depending on the assignment, this could see you involved from the early planning and business case stages through procurement, design, construction and completion. You will provide leadership across programme, risk, cost, quality, procurement, contracts and stakeholder management while ensuring clients receive clear, commercially sound advice. As a senior member of the team, you will be trusted to build strong client relationships, navigate complex project environments and bring structure and momentum to delivery.

Role Requirements

We are keen to hear from experienced project professionals who can demonstrate:

• Strong project management experience within infrastructure, construction, engineering or a related environment
• Experience successfully delivering complex projects through multiple stages of the project lifecycle
• Confidence operating in a client-facing or consultancy environment
• Strong programme, risk, procurement, contract and financial management capability
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultants, contractors and project stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including reporting to senior stakeholders
• Commercial judgement and the ability to identify issues early and develop practical solutions
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to lead projects with a high degree of autonomy
• A relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, construction, project management or a related discipline would be advantageous

What's in it for You?

This is an opportunity to join a successful consultancy where you can have genuine influence over both projects and client outcomes. You will gain exposure to challenging infrastructure assignments while working alongside experienced professionals who value practical thinking, collaboration and high-quality delivery. The role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to continue developing your career in a business where experienced project managers are trusted to get on with the job.