Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Technical Project Manager / Senior Technical Project Manager / Associate

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Location: Leicestershire (Flexible Working Available)

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Salary: £65,000 – £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits

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The Opportunity

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A growing land and development consultancy is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager / Associate to lead the technical delivery of residential and mixed-use development projects across the UK.

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This is a senior appointment offering a genuine pathway to Director level, providing the opportunity to shape technical delivery, support business growth and influence the long-term direction of the business.

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You will act as the senior technical lead across multiple infrastructure-led developments, managing design coordination, statutory approvals, infrastructure delivery and stakeholder engagement from pre-construction through to the commencement of works on site.

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Role Overview

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You will take ownership of the technical and project management functions across a diverse portfolio of developments, including:

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• Strategic residential infrastructure

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• Mixed residential and commercial schemes

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• Pre-construction technical coordination

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• Infrastructure agreements and statutory approvals

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This role combines hands-on project delivery with leadership responsibility, commercial input and client relationship management.

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Key Responsibilities

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Technical & Design Coordination

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• Act as the primary technical lead for clients and multidisciplinary consultant teams.

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• Lead infrastructure design development and manage statutory approvals, including S278, S38, S104 and S184 agreements.

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• Oversee the design and coordination of roads, drainage, utilities, earthworks and associated infrastructure.

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• Chair technical meetings and coordinate engineering and design teams.

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• Prepare and manage technical documentation, including infrastructure delivery plans and design strategies.

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Project & Programme Management

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• Develop and manage project execution plans and technical delivery programmes.

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• Coordinate approved designs with client, contractor and delivery teams.

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• Support contractor procurement activities and ensure compliance with technical standards.

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• Chair project meetings and maintain robust governance and reporting procedures.

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• Monitor programme performance and proactively manage project risks.

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Cost & Risk Management

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• Provide technical input into cost planning and value optimisation.

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• Identify, assess and mitigate technical and programme risks.

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• Advise clients on technical variations and their commercial implications.

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• Support the successful delivery of projects within agreed budgets and timescales.

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Stakeholder Management

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• Build strong working relationships with local authorities, statutory undertakers, consultants and contractors.

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• Present technical updates clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders.

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• Resolve design issues and coordinate technical solutions to maintain programme momentum.

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• Ensure effective communication across all project teams throughout the development lifecycle.

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Business Growth & Leadership

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• Support business development initiatives and strengthen existing client relationships.

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• Mentor and develop junior members of the technical project management team.

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• Contribute to the strategic growth of the business and expansion of the technical service offering.

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• Promote best practice and drive continuous improvement across project delivery.

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Candidate Profile – Essential

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• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or a related discipline), or an equivalent Project Management qualification.

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• Minimum of five years' experience in technical project management within residential development, infrastructure or land development.

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• Strong understanding of UK planning processes and technical approval procedures.

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• Experience managing infrastructure agreements, including S278, S38, S104 and related approvals.

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• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary consultant teams.

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• Excellent commercial awareness with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

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Desirable

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• Experience working with residential developers or land promoters.

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• Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contract suites.

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• Experience producing bespoke technical documentation and reports.

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• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MS Project and/or BIM platforms.

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What's on Offer

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• Salary of £65,000 – £80,000 (dependent on experience)

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• Annual bonus of up to 10%

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• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

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• Pension scheme

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• Life assurance

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• Professional membership fees paid

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• Flexible working arrangements

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• Clear pathway to Director level

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Why Apply?

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This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy where you'll have the autonomy to make a genuine impact while progressing your career into senior leadership.

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You'll have the opportunity to:

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• Influence technical delivery standards across major developments.

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• Build long-term relationships with leading developer and landowner clients.

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• Play an active role in the strategic growth of the business.

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• Progress towards Director level within a supportive and ambitious consultancy.

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