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Senior Project Manager
Job Posted: 6 minutes ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
As a Senior Project Manager in the energy and natural resources industry, you will oversee the planning and execution of property-related projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. This role requires exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
Client Details
A leading utilities provider, delivering essential services to millions of customers across the UK. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence, the organisation is committed to delivering complex capital programmes that safeguard vital infrastructure for future generations. Known for its customer-centric approach, collaborative culture, and technical expertise, it plays a pivotal role in tackling some of the UK's most pressing environmental and infrastructure challenges.
Description
As a Senior Project Manager, you will take accountability for the delivery of one or more complex major projects within the capital delivery function. You will lead multidisciplinary project teams, manage service providers, and oversee contractors to ensure successful delivery to time, cost, quality, and safety commitments.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing projects through the full lifecycle, from business case development and procurement strategy through to completion and transition into operation.
Leading project teams and embedding a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement.
Ensuring robust health, safety, and environmental practices are embedded across projects, achieving best practice standards and supporting carbon reduction targets.
Developing optimised project solutions that deliver best value on both capital and whole-life cost bases.
Overseeing procurement activities, including contract preparation, tender evaluation, and commercial negotiations.
Managing project expenditure, risks, and variations to ensure outperformance against approved budgets.
Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including planning authorities, to secure required approvals and maintain strong relationships.
Driving a customer-focused culture, ensuring every project touchpoint delivers a positive experience and protects organisational reputation.
Providing quality assured data, reporting, and financial updates to senior stakeholders.Profile
Degree-qualified in engineering or a related discipline, ideally chartered with a relevant professional body.
Proven track record of delivering complex, high-value projects within a regulated infrastructure or utilities environment.
Strong commercial acumen, with experience in contract management, tendering, and negotiations.
Demonstrated capability in risk-based and analytical decision-making.
Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams.
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging regulators, local authorities, and contractors.
Commitment to health, safety, and environmental excellence.Job Offer
Car allowance, annual bonus, and contributory pension scheme (up to 12%).
26 days holiday (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
Private medical healthcare and annual personal health assessments.
Hybrid working model based in the Reading area (36 hours per week).
Access to a wide benefits platform supporting wellbeing, lifestyle, and professional development.
The opportunity to join a supportive project management community, share best practice, and mentor future project managersBefore You Apply
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