WE ARE LOOKING FOR A
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Number of Roles: 1 | Division: Building Services | Location: Castleford with Nationwide Travel
Sigma are experts at transforming commercial space. With over 20 years’ experience operating in the fast-paced and dynamic retail sector, Sigma provide a true end-to-end service; from store construction and consolidation to fixture procurement, projects, and mechanical & electrical installation.
Ranked in the top 10% of the 2019 Sunday Times International FastTrack 200 awards, we’ve been acknowledged as being one of Britain’s fastest growing private companies.
It’s our people that make us who we are, and we are proud to have some of the most experienced, knowledgeable, passionate, and dedicated individuals within our industry, at every level in our business. Sigma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. our business.
Outline of role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of full turnkey mechanical and electrical projects while supporting the continued growth of key client accounts.
This role is responsible for managing a portfolio of M&E, HVAC, decarbonisation, asset replacement and retail projects from initial engagement and survey through to design, procurement, delivery, commissioning, handover and final account. Acting as the operational lead, you will build strong client relationships, drive commercial performance, identify growth opportunities and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standards.
Working closely with internal teams, clients, consultants and delivery partners, you will provide leadership across multiple projects while supporting the development of Project Managers and wider delivery teams.
Main responsibilities
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Lead the day-to-day management of client relationships, providing a clear point of accountability and building trusted partnerships with stakeholders.
- Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple M&E projects from pre-construction through to final account.
- Develop and maintain account plans, managing project pipelines, opportunities, risks and growth priorities.
- Identify and support new business opportunities, repeat work and long-term account development.
- Lead project surveys, design reviews, constructability reviews and project start-up meetings.
- Oversee subcontractor and supplier performance, ensuring programme, quality, safety and commissioning requirements are achieved.
- Manage project programmes, labour, materials, technical submissions, variations, risks and dependencies.
- Ensure commissioning, training, documentation, defects management and handover requirements are completed successfully.
- Lead project and account-level commercial performance, including budgets, forecasting, cost-to-complete reviews, variations and final accounts.
- Produce accurate forecasting and reporting, providing clear visibility of risks, opportunities and recovery actions.
- Support and develop Project Managers and wider delivery teams through coaching, mentoring and performance management.
- Promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with health and safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate project records, performance dashboards and governance processes.
- Lead lessons learned reviews and drive continuous improvement across projects and accounts.
Knowledge and experience required
Essential
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Proven senior project management experience within mechanical, electrical, HVAC, building services or a related construction environment.
- Experience delivering multiple concurrent projects within fast-paced, live operational environments.
- Strong client-facing and account management experience with a proven ability to build long-term relationships and secure repeat business.
- Experience delivering decarbonisation projects, heat pumps, AHUs, ventilation systems, controls/BEMS, refrigeration interfaces or major HVAC asset replacement projects.
- Strong commercial awareness, including budgeting, forecasting, procurement, change control, payment applications and final accounts.
- Experience leading Project Managers, site teams, subcontractors and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
- Strong understanding of design coordination, commissioning, handover and M&E technical interfaces.
- Knowledge of CDM Regulations, construction health and safety requirements and quality management processes.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Project (or equivalent project planning software).
- Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel nationally.
Desirable
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Experience working with Tesco or other major multi-site retail clients.
- Experience operating under framework agreements and delivering multi-site programmes.
- Membership of a relevant professional body such as CIBSE, CIOB, APM or an engineering institution.
Skills required
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Excellent leadership and people management skills.
- Strong stakeholder and client relationship management abilities.
- Commercially focused with strong business and financial awareness.
- Ability to make informed decisions and manage competing priorities.
- Proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem solving.
- Excellent planning, organisational and project coordination skills.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
- Clear and adaptable communication skills, capable of engaging with both operational teams and senior client stakeholders.
- High standards of accuracy, forecasting, reporting and record keeping.
- Collaborative approach with a commitment to developing others and sharing best practice.
- Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
Qualifications
Essential
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SMSTS or equivalent recognised site management safety qualification.
- CSCS card appropriate to the role.
Desirable
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Qualification in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or Project Management.
- Asbestos Awareness certification (or willingness to obtain).
- First Aid at Work certification (or willingness to obtain).
Benefits:
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- A day’s ‘birthday leave’ to be taken within your birthday month
- Opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday*
- Opportunity for hybrid working*
- Ability to participate in the Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme*
- Ability to participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme*
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Healthshield cash plan with discounts on high street stores
- Free external financial advice – offering support for mortgages, pensions and insurances
- Enhanced family friendly pay*
- Free tea, coffee and fruit on all sites
- Subject to eligibility
Opportunity to be involved with
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Group Colleague Board
- Quarterly Corporate Events/Charity Involvement
Sigma is committed to providing colleagues with opportunities to progress their career, supported by a range of training and development activities and interventions’
If you think you’ve got what it takes to join our growing, winning team we’d love you to hear from you.
Established more than two decades ago, Sigma Group has delivered thousands of new and refurbished spaces for major brands, both domestic and international. Today, we support full, multi-site transformations with in-house capability, thanks to our expert-led teams servicing the UK and beyond.
