Senior Project Manager

A global construction company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of complex construction projects and ensure that construction activities are delivered in line with contractual, security and regulatory obligations. The Senior PM must have a strong background in contracts or commercial management within the construction industry and have experience administering NEC3/NEC4 contracts. In addition, the Senior PM will have or be able to attain UK security clearance, be commercially astute, able to operate autonomously across multiple projects, and have a solid understanding of the construction process and risks.

Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the contractual lead for allocated projects, managing contracts throughout the project lifecycle
• Administer contracts in accordance with the relevant contractual principles
• Support the commercial function with commercial control of projects
• Identify, assess, and manage commercial and contractual risks and opportunities
• Ensure all contractual communications are timely, accurate, and compliant
• Establish and maintain robust project controls, reporting, and governance arrangements
• Review and challenge programmes, cost plans, and subcontractor submissions
• Ensure compliance with project scope, contractual requirements, and client expectations
• Prepare regular project reports covering commercial status, risk, programme, and performance
• Provide contractual and commercial oversight of on-site construction activities
• Work closely with construction managers, site teams, and subcontractors to ensure delivery aligns with contractual and programme commitments
• Ensure variations, delays, and change are identified early and managed in line with contract provisions
• Assure quality, progress, and compliance without duplicating site management functions
• Provide cover for Construction managers when required
• Ensure projects comply with statutory obligations, security protocols, and internal policies
• Oversee compliance with defence, government, and secure-environment requirements
• Ensure contractor compliance with RAMS, permits, and security procedures
• Support audits, inspections, and client assurance activities
• Support the H&S function in audits and compliance activities
• Act as a key commercial and contractual interface with clients, consultants, and framework partners
• Manage subcontractor and supplier relationships from a contractual and performance perspective
• Support dispute avoidance through early engagement, accurate records, and contract-aligned decision-making

Knowledge, skills and qualifications:

Essential:

• Strong background in contracts or commercial management within the construction industry
• Demonstrable experience administering NEC3 / NEC4 contracts
• Solid understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and delivery risks
• Eligible for, or holding, UK Security Clearance
• Proficiency in SharePoint and business systems
• Proficient in project and document management systems
• Commercially astute with strong contractual judgement
• Confident managing change, risk, and complex stakeholder environments
• Clear, structured communicator with strong written contractual skills
• Ability to operate autonomously across multiple UK projects
• Is analytical, organised, and detail-focused

Desirables:

• Have a degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or similar
• Experience working in secure, regulated, or government environments

Salary: £60,000 to £75,000 DOE

Benefits: £5k car allowance, some travel reimbursable, private medical insurance, bonus scheme, pension scheme, EV Car scheme, cycle to work