Job Title: Senior Project Manager (Staff or Inside IR35 Position)

Overview: As a Senior Project Manager, you will oversee all stages of project completion, from evaluation and planning to detailed design, construction, and delivery. This includes ensuring compliance with internal processes for project management, health and safety, risk and value management, budgeting, and governance. You will lead cross-functional teams and actively engage with key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Deliver client-side projects within agreed timeframes, budgets, and quality standards.
Embed sustainability principles into all project phases.
Ensure health, safety, and wellbeing compliance, meeting all regulatory and safety standards.
Work within governance frameworks, adhering to internal and client-specific guidelines.
Implement and oversee safety management systems throughout the project.
Manage contractual obligations (e.g., NEC contracts) related to design, construction, and commissioning.
Collaborate with the Technical Lead to prioritize health and safety in the design phase.
Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities during pre-construction, ensuring project objectives remain intact.
Present project proposals to the Investment Committee to secure capital allocations.
Oversee project finances, ensuring expenditure is authorized according to governance processes.
Communicate effectively with procurement and supply chain teams for smooth project delivery.
Manage changes to project time, cost, and quality through established change control processes.
Engage stakeholders to align objectives, clarify requirements, and secure involvement in key decisions.
Lead risk and opportunity management processes, developing and applying mitigation strategies.
Deliver commercial targets, ensuring timely submission of high-quality reports and information.
Maintain open communication with the client and broader programme team throughout the project lifecycle.
Update and maintain the project schedule in collaboration with the multidisciplinary delivery team.
Ensure efficient project close-out, including proper procedures for handover and finalization.

Required Skills and Experience

A degree in engineering, project management, or a related field.
Professional qualifications (e.g., APM certification) preferred.
Full membership or progression toward membership in a relevant chartered body (e.g., MAPM, MCIWEM, MICE, MCIOB, MRICS).
Proven experience managing multidisciplinary projects, particularly in contract and procurement management.
Experience in the Water sector is desirable.
Practical knowledge of applying contractual terms in project settings.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative relationships and teamwork.
Experience working with utility companies on the client side is an advantage.