Senior Project Manager

Role Overview

The Senior Project Manager will lead complex, high-value infrastructure and energy projects, ensuring strategic alignment, operational excellence, and exceptional client satisfaction. This role is accountable for end-to-end project delivery while shaping best practice, mentoring project teams, and driving continuous improvement across the wider delivery portfolio.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Project Leadership Lead large-scale or multi-phase projects from initiation through to completion.
• Coordinate and motivate cross-functional teams including engineering, commercial, and site delivery.
• Ensure projects are delivered to scope, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Strategic Delivery Oversight Align project delivery approaches with wider business objectives and client expectations.
• Support the Operations Manager and Director with portfolio planning, reporting, and strategic decision-making.
• Contribute to decisions on project prioritisation and resource allocation.
• Financial & Commercial Management Own full project P&L performance, ensuring financial outcomes meet targets.
• Lead contract negotiations, change management activities, and commercial risk mitigation.
• Work closely with finance and commercial teams on forecasting, reporting, and cost control.
• Client & Stakeholder Management Act as the senior point of contact for clients, consultants, partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships, ensuring the highest levels of client satisfaction.
• Manage escalated issues and effectively balance stakeholder expectations. Risk, Compliance & Governance Identify, evaluate, and manage project risks with robust mitigation plans.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Lead incident investigations and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and support governance and audit reviews.
• Team Development & Mentorship Mentor Project Managers and junior team members, supporting their development and progression.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Lead performance reviews and contribute to succession planning and capability development.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

Proven experience delivering large, complex infrastructure or energy projects.

Strong leadership capability with experience managing cross-functional delivery teams.

Excellent financial and commercial acumen, including P&L ownership and contract management.

Demonstrable ability to build strong client relationships and manage senior-level stakeholders.

Deep understanding of risk management, HSE standards, and regulatory compliance.

Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate at senior levels.

Competence in governance, reporting, and project controls.

Desirable

Degree or equivalent qualification in engineering, construction, project management, or related discipline.

Professional accreditation (APM, PMI, PRINCE2, or similar).

Experience in utilities, energy, or critical infrastructure sectors.

Line management or formal mentorship experience.

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