Senior Project Manager

Kintec Global Recruitment is partnering with a leading global engineering and professional services consultancy to recruit a Senior / Project Manager to support the delivery of major infrastructure programmes across the UK.

This is a pivotal leadership role within a rapidly expanding Project Management team, offering the opportunity to deliver high-value, complex, multi-disciplinary projects as part of the AMP8 investment cycle – the largest capital programme in the UK water sector to date.

You will act as a key interface between clients, contractors, and internal teams, ensuring successful delivery across cost, schedule, and quality objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large and complex infrastructure projects and programmes, ensuring successful outcomes against key performance metrics
• Manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams, driving efficiency and collaboration
• Serve as the primary client interface, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
• Take ownership of commercial and financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and invoicing
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and cost estimates
• Ensure adherence to governance, safety, and quality standards
• Support bid preparation and tender submissions, contributing to programme and cost development
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a high-performance culture
• Support business development activities, strengthening client relationships and securing repeat work

Project Exposure

• AMP8 frameworks (2025–2030) across the UK water sector
• Design & Build alliances with Tier 1 contractors
• Long-term frameworks with major UK utilities
• Large-scale infrastructure and sustainable water projects, including resilience and treatment programmes

Candidate Profile

• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline
• Proven experience delivering complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects
• Strong commercial acumen and experience managing project financials and contracts
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills
• Experience within the UK water sector or regulated infrastructure environment
• Track record of delivering projects to time, cost, and quality targets

Key Competencies

• Commercial awareness
• Client-centric mindset
• Leadership and team development
• Adaptability and continuous improvement
• Stakeholder management and influencing

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