Senior Project Manager

Company: Abatec Recruitment
Apply for the Senior Project Manager
Location: Exeter
Job Description:

This new Lead Senior Project Manager position will take charge of delivering a significant water infrastructure scheme within a client‑side organisation. You will oversee the development and construction of a new reservoir, water treatment works and 76km pipeline. Given the complex nature of this scheme, you must possess prior experience managing a major project of similar scale and leading multidisciplinary infrastructure programmes. The role reports directly to the board of directors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a multidisciplinary team, working closely with supply chain, internal teams and stakeholders to foster a proactive and high‑performance culture.
  • Manage day‑to‑day delivery, develop programmes, budgets and resources while maintaining high levels of regulation and programme governance.
  • Manage risks throughout the programme to drive excellence in delivery.

Key Qualifications

  • Proven track record of delivery in large and complex infrastructure projects within a water or utilities environment.
  • Experience managing a major project of similar scale.
  • Leadership skills in multidisciplinary infrastructure programmes.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary in the range of £85k – £100k per annum plus comprehensive package.
  • Leasing car allowance.
  • Private health care.
  • 10% employer pension contribution.
  • Sharesave scheme.
  • Ongoing professional development, training and clear career progression pathways.
  • Opportunity to work on high‑profile, complex infrastructure projects and autonomy to shape a central procurement division.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…

Posted: July 6th, 2026