Senior Project Manager

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #87911

Location: Essex

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£80k-£90k (DOE) + competitive benefits package inc car or allowance, healthcare, pension and performance bonus to 25%.

Company & Project: An award winning Tier 1 Main Contractor with a busy project pipeline are seeking to recruit a Senior Project Manager to join their Construction Delivery team, working on a newly secured c£30m New Build project. Our client is a well respected employer who have a healthy secured order book for 2025 onwards, including a number of projects valued at c£20m+. You will be expected to lead a c£30m project which contains a mixture of New Build and Refurbishment, joining prior to the project starting on site. The company is recognised for supporting their employees, with both internal promotion/career development, alongside advocating employee ideas and innovations. The business has a market leading benefits package.

Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing all project management functions for the project, from planning, design and financial management, through to practical construction delivery of the project. Previous experience in managing projects £30m+ as No1 PM is essential, along with a strong working knowledge of both pre-construction project management, contract management, H&S, and exceptional client facing skills. Our client is looking for a candidate with a stable career history working for Top 100 Main Contractors on projects from concept to completion and with experience of managing teams of 20+.

Desirable Experience:

1. Previously held Number 1 Project Manager roles with recognised Top 100 Main Contractors.
2. Experienced in delivering Construction projects £30m+ within any of the following sectors would be advantageous: Commercial, MOD/Defence, Education, Science or Mixed-Use sectors.
3. Ideally from a Site Management or Engineering background, including a valid CSCS Card and ideally NVQ Level 6, BSc or MCIOB.
4. Exceptional client facing and people management skills, experience in leading teams of c20 staff, including solid technical knowledge of planning, design, commercial and construction delivery.
5. Previous Roles: Senior Project Manager OR Project Manager OR Construction Manager OR Project Director OR Contracts Manager.

Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Construction Management or comparable qualification - NVQ/HNC etc. MCIOB status would be advantageous.

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Senior Project Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.