Senior Project Manager

Our construction consultancy client, a highly respected and market-leading multi-disciplinary business, continues to secure major projects across the UK defence estate and is now looking to strengthen its team with the appointment of a Senior Project Manager based in Leeds.

Working with high-profile defence-sector clients, you will be responsible for delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across secure sites and critical infrastructure environments. Due to the nature of the work, candidates must already hold SC Clearance or be eligible and willing to obtain it.

With an excellent reputation for delivering complex programmes, this consultancy offers genuine career progression, varied project exposure and the opportunity to contribute to projects that support the UK's defence capabilities.

Please note - if you are currently operating as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager or Senior Project Manager and are seeking your next career move, your application will also be considered.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a key role in delivering projects across the Defence and MoD sector, managing schemes from concept through to completion within live and secure operational environments.

Projects are likely to include:

• Defence estate refurbishments and upgrades
• New build military and operational facilities
• Infrastructure improvement projects
• Barracks, accommodation and training facility developments
• Maintenance and capital works programmes
• MEP installation, replacement and upgrade schemes
• Security-critical environments and specialist facilities
• Multi-million-pound framework projects across the defence estate

You will work closely with clients, contractors and project stakeholders, ensuring schemes are delivered safely, compliantly and in accordance with strict programme requirements.

• Managing projects from inception through to completion
• Leading pre-construction activities including project planning and procurement
• Programme development, monitoring and reporting
• Contract administration and project governance
• Managing risk, change control and project compliance
• Coordinating design teams, contractors and specialist consultants
• Overseeing refurbishment, maintenance and new build defence schemes
• Producing client and stakeholder reports
• Facilitating project meetings and workshops
• Ensuring compliance with MoD requirements, security protocols and project controls
• Managing project budgets, schedules and resources
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Supporting project handover and post-completion reviews

• Experience in a Project Management role within the construction industry
• Previous experience delivering projects within the Defence, MoD, Government, Infrastructure or highly regulated sectors is desirable
• Current SC Clearance is highly desirable
• Candidates without SC Clearance must be eligible and willing to undergo clearance
• Experience managing refurbishment, maintenance, capital works or new build projects
• Consultancy experience would be advantageous
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and project delivery methodologies
• Experience administering JCT and/or NEC contracts
• Competent user of Microsoft Project and Excel
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work within secure and operational environments
• Full UK Driving Licence

• Competitive salary
• Car Allowance
• Annual bonus scheme
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Annual salary reviews
• Professional membership fees paid
• Ongoing training and development
• Support towards further qualifications
• Clear progression pathway
• Mileage and business expense reimbursement
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Regular social and networking events
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant defence projects

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