Our client, a leader in the airport infrastructure sector, is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of the Terminal Extension Project within a UK airport environment. This major project aims to expand the main terminal, increasing passenger capacity and enhancing overall operational efficiency at one of the UK's fastest-growing airports.
The project is in the delivery phase, commencing with advanced enabling works. The Project Manager will play a pivotal role in co-ordinating delivery activities, maintaining progress against critical milestones, and ensuring seamless integration with the broader programme and live airport operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day delivery of the project construction works, ensuring alignment with programme objectives.
- Coordinate contractors and delivery partners working under NEC contracts, ensuring compliance with scope, quality, safety, and commercial requirements.
- Monitor progress, proactively identify risks and issues, and drive mitigation and resolution plans.
- Support robust commercial management, change control, and contract administration.
- Work closely with operations teams to ensure construction activities are safely integrated into a live, passenger-facing environment.
- Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, ensuring timely reporting and alignment across the programme.
- Lead site-based coordination, inspections, and workshops, with a strong presence on site (minimum three days per week).
Job Requirements:
We are looking for a Project Manager with:
- Proven experience delivering major construction or infrastructure projects, ideally within aviation or other live operational environments.
- Strong knowledge and practical experience with NEC contract management.
- Demonstrable ability to coordinate multiple delivery workstreams and contractors.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, including communications across commercial, engineering, and operational teams.
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to navigate a fast-paced, complex environment.
- Experience managing enabling works and understanding interfaces with operations, logistics, and airport safety procedures (desirable).
If you are an experienced Project Manager looking to further your career with a challenging and rewarding contract role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and dedicated team.
