Senior Project Manager

Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major multi-million-pound infrastructure project within the UK energy sector.

Working for a leading Tier One infrastructure contractor, the Senior Project Manager will take full responsibility for the safe, commercial and operational delivery of a complex EPC project from construction through to commissioning. This is a predominantly site-based position, requiring a strong on-site leadership presence and the ability to manage large multidisciplinary teams while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and programme performance.

This Senior Project Manager opportunity would suit candidates from the civil engineering, utilities, energy, gas, power or wider infrastructure sectors. Whilst gas sector experience is desirable, candidates with a strong background delivering major civil engineering projects for Tier One contractors are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the safe delivery of a major multi-million-pound infrastructure project, ensuring performance against programme, quality, commercial and client objectives.
• Provide leadership to a large multidisciplinary project team including engineering, construction, commercial, planning and SHEQ functions.
• Manage all site operations, coordinating direct labour, subcontractors and the wider supply chain.
• Maintain compliance with CDM Regulations and all health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, designers, stakeholders and supply chain partners.
• Drive programme delivery through effective planning, resource management and proactive problem solving.
• Work closely with commercial teams to manage budgets, forecasting, change control and cost reporting.
• Lead project risk management, monitor KPIs and oversee subcontractor performance.
• Support testing, commissioning and successful project handover.
• Promote a positive safety culture through visible leadership and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering multi-million-pound civil engineering, infrastructure or EPC projects.
• Previous experience working for a Tier One or major principal contractor.
• Strong background managing large site teams on complex infrastructure projects.
• Main contractor experience delivering projects within regulated or safety-critical environments.
• Gas transmission, gas infrastructure or wider energy sector experience is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC contracts, commercial management and project controls.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and construction health and safety legislation.
• Relevant engineering or construction qualification (HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent).
• SMSTS, IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work as a Senior Project Manager on a flagship UK infrastructure project.
• Long-term career progression within a growing Tier One infrastructure contractor.
• Exposure to major energy and civil engineering programmes.
• Ongoing professional development and training.

If you're an experienced Senior Project Manager looking to take the lead on major infrastructure projects with a Tier One contractor, we'd love to hear from you.