Senior Project Manager

Be part of the senior management team delivering complex waste-water projects across Devon. My client, a national contractor with a turnover in excess of £500m, has been awarded tier-one status with South West Water.  This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join a 5-year framework with a possible 5-year extension and help deliver projects with an anticipated value between £50m and £70m per year.

In this role, you’ll report to the Regional Operations Director and drive the end-to-end delivery of complex projects—guiding cross-functional teams from site construction through to handover.

While experience in the water sector is a plus, it isn’t a necessity. We welcome Senior Project Managers from major infrastructure or civil engineering backgrounds and will fully support your transition into the water industry.

As Senior Project Manager you will be responsible for:

• Deliver High-Impact Infrastructure: Take full ownership of major projects, driving safety, schedule, budget, and quality standards from start to finish.
• Lead & Mentor: Inspire multidisciplinary teams and foster a high-performing culture through active mentorship and clear communication.
• Manage Risk & Performance: Oversee commercial performance and project risk, identifying opportunities to boost efficiency, innovation, and sustainability.
• Build Key Partnerships: Cultivate strong, lasting relationships with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners at all levels.
• Drive Modern Innovation: Champion continuous improvement, digital construction tools, and modern methods of construction across all project phases.

Our client requires applicant to have the following:

• Proven Track Record: Experience managing major projects valued at £20M+.
• Leadership & Commercial Acumen: Strong team leadership, financial management, and team development skills.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional client-facing and stakeholder management abilities.
• Certifications: Valid SMSTS and appropriate CSCS card.
• Qualifications: HNC (or equivalent) in a construction-related discipline; professional membership (e.g., CIOB) preferred.

Location: This role is project based across Devon and will require regular visits to our clients’ offices in Exeter

Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Benefits: Car allowance, 26 days annual leave (exc bank holidays), option to purchase/sell an additional 3 days leave, life assurance, health insurance, private medical insurance, company pension (matched up to 8%) plus many more

Interested? We’d love to hear from you. Abatec works with multiple contractors across the region, and we may have other opportunities that might be of interest to you. 

Contact: Kelly Evans - (phone number removed)

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