Senior Project Manager

Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the contractual lead for allocated projects, managing contracts throughout the project lifecycle
• Administer contracts in accordance with the relevant contractual principles
• Support the commercial function with commercial control of projects
• Identify, assess, and manage commercial and contractual risks and opportunities
• Ensure all contractual communications are timely, accurate, and compliant
• Establish and maintain robust project controls, reporting, and governance arrangements
• Review and challenge programmes, cost plans, and subcontractor submissions
• Ensure compliance with project scope, contractual requirements, and client expectations
• Prepare regular project reports covering commercial status, risk, programme, and performance
• Provide contractual and commercial oversight of on-site construction activities
• Work closely with construction managers, site teams, and subcontractors to ensure delivery aligns with contractual and programme commitments
• Ensure variations, delays, and change are identified early and managed in line with contract provisions
• Assure quality, progress, and compliance without duplicating site management functions
• Provide cover for Construction managers when required
• Ensure projects comply with statutory obligations, security protocols, and internal policies
• Oversee compliance with defence, government, and secure-environment requirements
• Ensure contractor compliance with RAMS, permits, and security procedures
• Support audits, inspections, and client assurance activities
• Support the H&S function in audits and compliance activities
• Act as a key commercial and contractual interface with clients, consultants, and framework partners
• Manage subcontractor and supplier relationships from a contractual and performance perspective
• Support dispute avoidance through early engagement, accurate records, and contract-aligned decision-making

Knowledge, skills and qualifications

Essential

• Strong background in contracts or commercial management within the construction industry
• Demonstrable experience administering NEC3 / NEC4 contracts
• Solid understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and delivery risks
• Eligible for, or holding, UK Security Clearance
• Proficiency in SharePoint and business systems
• Proficient in project and document management systems
• Commercially astute with strong contractual judgement
• Confident managing change, risk, and complex stakeholder environments
• Clear, structured communicator with strong written contractual skills
• Ability to operate autonomously across multiple UK projects
• Is analytical, organised, and detail-focused

Desirables

• Have a degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or similar
• Experience working in secure, regulated, or government environments

Salary

£60,000 to £75,000 DOE

Benefits

£5k car allowance, some travel reimbursable, private medical insurance, bonus scheme, pension scheme, EV Car scheme, cycle to work

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