Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project/ Programme Manager with strong construction sector experience and demonstrable NEC Project Manager capability to join our team. The successful candidate must bring a high level of project management expertise, including accredited NEC Project Manager experience and qualification, and be confident delivering construction projects autonomously while leading and supporting team members. This hybrid role will support day-to-day project operations and require regular engagement with internal teams, clients, contractors, consultants, and external stakeholders.
Reporting to the Project Director, the Senior Project/Programme Manager will manage all aspects of client projects throughout the full project lifecycle. This may involve secondment into client organisations or delivery from our head office. The role requires sound commercial awareness and the ability to administer and manage NEC contracts effectively, particularly where acting as, or supporting, the NEC Project Manager function. While most roles are UK-based, occasional international travel may be required, with expenses covered by the company.
The Senior Project/ Programme Manager will oversee the planning and execution of projects and programmes, presenting to Project Boards or Senior Management Teams, identifying and managing risks, issues, opportunities, change control matters, and variances against project plans. They will gather and interpret project metrics, implement corrective actions to maintain progress and budget control, and provide practical solutions to complex delivery, contractual, and stakeholder challenges.
In addition to project and programme management duties, the role includes team leadership, report compilation, contract administration support, cross-team coordination, stakeholder management, and other senior-level responsibilities required to achieve successful project outcomes.
The ideal candidate will proactively seek new business opportunities and build strong client relationships to support project delivery requirements. Strong business development skills, including contributing to project proposals and tender opportunities, are essential.
Our organisation values teamwork and mutual support among employees. We expect all team members, including the Senior Project Manager, to embody this collaborative approach.
This role may require a security clearance, and employment offers will depend on obtaining the relevant level of security vetting. If necessary, it will be discussed with you at the interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role, please do not refer to (in writing) or include in your application or CV details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community where we can all be ourselves, thrive, and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and flexible working arrangements from day one. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
If you want to leverage your experience in project management, join our award-winning, developing, and innovative business with ambitious growth plans. We offer planned career progression and the opportunity to shape your own role and career.
Duties
- Supervise project teams, providing guidance and support to ensure successful project execution.
- Conduct root cause analysis to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
- Gather requirements from stakeholders to define project scope and objectives.
- Manage team dynamics and foster a collaborative environment to enhance productivity.
- Utilise systems for efficient resource management and project tracking.
- Implement time management strategies to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Oversee cost control measures to maintain budgetary compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead project meetings, ensuring clear communication of goals, progress, and challenges.
- Utilise project management software such as Microsoft Project for planning and monitoring projects.
- Conduct data analysis to inform decision-making processes and improve project outcomes.
- Create presentations for stakeholders using tools like PowerPoint to communicate project status and results.
- Collaborate with product management teams on product development initiatives.
- Manage content through content management systems as required by specific projects.
Skills
- To work to the company’s values and behaviours:
- To keep quality, integrity, and excellence at the heart of what we do.
- To succeed as a team, collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders.
- To drive things forward with ambition, creativity, and confidence.
- To value and respect our colleagues, stakeholders, and customers.
- Experience in working in alignment with an ISO9001 Quality Management System.
- Experience in design management through a stage gate (e.g. RIBA) development process.
- Knowledge and experience of CDM 2015 regulations.
- Ability to work with others within the organisation, stakeholder groups, and the public as part of a team and on their own initiative.
- Ability to manage workload to ensure timely delivery of objectives within budget, including prioritisation of tasks.
- Ability to use computer packages including email, Word, and spreadsheets, as well as the ability to process and evaluate data.
- Ability to use project management computer packages, including Microsoft Project, and assist with developing and updating project and programme schedules (programmes).
- Ability to gather and compile information for reports and prepare presentations.
- Ability to assist with communications and stakeholder engagement activities relating to programmes and projects.
- Ability to organise and attend meetings and produce accurate minutes and records timeously.
- Ability to assist with developing and compliance with programme and project management quality management processes and procedures.
- Good communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and verbally.
- Good problem solver and identifier of possible remedial solutions.
- Possess a can-do attitude to assigned tasks and deliverables.
- Ability to assist with risk identification, evaluation, risk assessment, and management processes.
- Accredited NEC Project Manager experience and qualification, with demonstrable experience administering NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts in a construction or infrastructure environment.
- A willingness to be flexible in a changing environment.
- Full driving licence.
- Be friendly, personable, and helpful to staff, stakeholders, and clients.
- Chartered Professional (either ChPP/ CEng or equivalent)
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Project Management through employment or otherwise.
- Experience in Contract development and administering Construction Contracts such as NEC4.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £45,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Warrington WA5 7XR
