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Senior Project Manager

Posted: 25/11/25
Recruiter:Matchtech
Reference:3033758146
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: Engineering
Salary:£65,000 - £80,000 Annual
Location:Tamworth, Staffordshire
Description:

Our consultancy client is seeking Senior Project Managers and Project Managers with NEC3/4 expertise to support their Water end client based in the Midlands.

Our client is a leader in the vibrant sector of infrastructure engineering, planning, and management who are the engineering partner of choice for a range of end clients in Water, Rail and Nuclear in particular.

They are looking to recruit a Water and Environment Senior Project Manager as part of a wider UK growth plan. The candidate would ideally work out of Tamworth offices 4 days a week supporting a Water company direct.

Reporting to the Water Project Management Delivery Lead for the UK, your role as Senior Project Manager will involve delivering work with water companies or the Environment Agency in the Midlands area in consultancy roles. There will be opportunity for progression between UK water, environment, rail or nuclear sectors.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will have knowledge and experience in pre- and post-contract management in NEC 3 or NEC 4 ECC form and procurement within the UK water, environment, rail or nuclear sector. The senior Project Manager will be expected to utilise their major project experience and knowledge to drive efficiencies and effective supply chain engagement and contract management.

As Senior Project Manager you will have experience working with Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and/ or Early Subcontractor Involvement (ESI) in design and build major capital programmes.

Responsibilities

  • NEC3/4 Option A, Option C, Option E ECC Contract management and administration client side
  • Budget control
  • Collaborating with the QS on Payment valuations and certifying monthly payments under ECC and PSC forms of the NEC 4 form of contract
  • Actual cost forecasting and Defined Cost determination in collaboration with the QS
  • Establishing and maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders
  • Ensure appropriate project management records and commercial records are maintained in line with the contract requirements and oversee any contractual issues
  • Investigate and draft contract communications and notices including Early Warning Notices, notification of Compensation Events, General Communications in line with best practice
  • Conduct initial project scope planning, cost estimates and feasibility studies
  • Preparation of tender documentation
  • Evaluation of tenders
  • Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
  • Collaborate with contractors early in the design phase
  • Manage and administer construction contracts
  • Monitor project expenditure and manage cash flow
  • Lead the evaluation and negotiation of change orders or variations
  • Claims and dispute resolution
  • Final accounts and post-project evaluation

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's Degree qualification in a numeric degree
  • Full Membership of chartered body such APM at MAPM.
  • A wealth of experience postgraduate in Rail, Nuclear, Water and/ or Environment.
  • Line Management and recruitment experience of Project Mangers or Assistant Project Mangers.
  • CDM regulation knowledge and experience.
  • Risk management experience
  • Valid CSCS card, with Water Hygiene Card desirable.
  • Main contractor and/or joint venture experience working client side
  • An experienced user of the NEC3-4 suite of contracts (A-C-E must have)
  • You must have the right to work in the UK

Benefits

  • Salary range 65-80k depending on experience
  • Monday - Thursday - 37.5 hour working week
  • 26 days holiday, increasing by 1 day for 1 year served and up to 28 after year 3
  • 3k car allowance for Senior level upwards
  • Reasonable travel and accommodation will be provided for candidates living further from client offices
  • Up to 10% performance bonus for Senior level up
  • Private healthcare access for individual and family
  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
  • 5% employer pension rising to 8% when personal contribution at 5%
  • Life assurance x4 salary
  • Critical illness cover x1 annual salary
  • Chartership support
  • Chance to work across a range of sectors
  • Leadership development programmes

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