Our client, a leading engineering consultancy, is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their Severn Trent Water projects based out of Tamworth, Coventry, or Derby offices on a permanent basis.
With a global reach and an ethos of supporting intelligent infrastructure in sustainable and environmentally friendly ways, our client operates across 100 countries with 20,500 employees. They are known for delivering cutting-edge innovations and solutions for their clients. Joining this consultancy means becoming part of a transformative phase in their Project, Programme, PMO and Commercial Management Capability in the United Kingdom.
As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead transformative infrastructure programmes across the UK, initially working on complex and AMP8 projects for Severn Trent Water.
Responsibilities
- Administer NEC3/4 contracts (Options A, C & E) from the client side
- Support budget control, forecasting, and defined cost planning
- Collaborate with QS teams on monthly valuations and payment certificates
- Assist in drafting contractual communications (EWNs, CE notifications, etc.)
- Conduct initial scope planning and feasibility assessments
- Assist in preparation of tender documentation and evaluation of submissions
- Contribute to risk identification and mitigation strategies
- Engage early with contractors during design phases
- Monitor project progress, cash flow, and expenditure
- Support delivery through change management and variation handling
- Participate in dispute resolution and final account preparation
- Ensure appropriate record keeping and contract compliance
- Help identify opportunities for process improvement and best practice
- Maintain project databases, visuals, and supporting collateral
- Contribute to internal reporting, governance, and delivery reviews
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in a numeric discipline
- Working towards membership of a chartered body such as APM at MAPM
- Valid CSCS card; Water Hygiene Card is desirable
- Experienced user of the NEC3/4 suite of contracts (Options A, C & E)
- Note: This role is subject to client interview and acceptance.
Benefits
- Salary circa £65-80k depending on experience
- Minimum of 3 days per week at client offices (Derby, Finham (Coventry) or Tamworth
- 26 days holiday, increasing up to 28 days
- Reasonable travel and accommodation for candidates living further from client offices
- Private healthcare for you and your family
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- 5% employer pension, rising to 8% with a 5% personal contribution
- Life assurance (x4 salary)
- Critical illness cover (x1 salary)
- Chartership support
- Leadership development programmes
