Senior Project Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Senior Project Manager in Nottingham to join a leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy. You will lead a variety of high-impact and complex construction projects across the built environment sector.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Project Manager seeking a leadership role, take on greater responsibility, and progress their career with a nationally recognised and trusted consultancy known for delivering innovative and sustainable developments.

Our client is a well-established multidisciplinary construction consultancy with over 160 years of experience delivering exceptional projects across the commercial, retail, residential, and defence sectors.

They are renowned for a strong client-first approach, a collaborative workplace culture, and long-standing partnerships with prestigious clients. With over 650 professionals across the UK, they foster a culture of professional development, innovation, and industry leadership.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of multiple complex construction projects for a prestigious Central Government client.

You will be responsible for ensuring projects delivered to the highest quality standards, on time, and within budget, while managing operational risks, specifications, and compliance across the full project lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile government and public sector construction projects while advancing your career within a forward-thinking, professional consultancy environment.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Project Manager include:

• Leading and overseeing the entire project lifecycle from concept to completion
• Implementing and monitoring project design management protocols
• Administering and managing NEC contracts effectively
• Managing and reporting on project performance, timelines, and resource allocation
• Leading stakeholder and client engagement to ensure project satisfaction
• Providing mentorship and guidance to junior project team members
• Please note: Due to the nature of the projects, candidates must be willing and able to obtain BPSS security clearance.

To be successful in this role, the ideal Senior Project Manager should demonstrate:

• Extensive experience as a Senior Project Manager within the construction or property sector
• Proven success delivering projects from early design through to completion
• In-depth understanding of design and construction processes, including JCT and NEC3 contracts
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills
• Experience in bid writing and client-facing proposal delivery

Desirable attributes:

• Experience within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment
• Commitment to CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
• Chartered status (MRICS, MAPM, or similar) or actively pursuing Chartership
• Government or public sector project experience
• Eligibility to gain BPSS security clearance

In return for your expertise, our client offers a competitive and comprehensive remuneration package:

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays (option to purchase 5 additional days)
• Private healthcare, life assurance, and health cash plan
• Funded CPD and professional membership subscriptions
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Stakeholder pension scheme with employer contributions
• Supportive working culture with clear progression pathways