Senior Project Manager

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My Client is recruiting for a Senior Project Manager in the Water Sector

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead high‑value infrastructure projects near Shrewsbury. You will have full responsibility for project planning and delivery, managing multi‑disciplinary teams, subcontractors, and suppliers, and serving as the primary point of contact for stakeholders. You will be accountable for driving performance and ensuring cost, schedule, quality, and safety objectives are achieved.
The successful candidate will have proven experience delivering major water treatment projects, with strong leadership of large project teams and effective subcontractor management.

Location: West Midlands

Key Benefits: company car or car allowance, a range of family‑friendly leave policies, and an annual discretionary bonus.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the delivery of a major infrastructure project from inception through completion.
Oversee project planning, design coordination, procurement, and construction delivery.
Manage multi‑disciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance culture.
Maintain robust control of programme, risk management, forecasting, and budget.
Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, safety standards, and Company governance frameworks.
Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, local authorities, landowners, and community stakeholders.
Provide leadership on issue resolution, change control, and technical problem‑solving.
Report on progress, key risks, and financial performance to senior leadership.
Skills and Experience:

Proven background in Senior Project Management within the water treatment sector.
Strong commercial understanding, including NEC contract experience.
Demonstrable leadership of large project teams and subcontractor management.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental best practice.
Ability to analyse complex project data and make informed, proactive decisions.
Chartered status (CEng, MICE, MAPM, etc.) or working towards it.
Experience delivering major water treatment projects.
Familiarity with digital project management tools and modern construction methods.
Full UK driving licence
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Location:
Birmingham
Salary:
£70,000 - £80,000 /annum Car
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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