Senior Project Manager – Central & Local Government

Overview

In this Senior Project Manager role, you will lead complex projects for Central and Local Government from our Central London hub. You’ll apply a structured approach to planning, tracking progress, and coordinating with clients, designers and contractors to deliver outcomes. You’ll engage in pre- and post-contract challenges, driving robust delivery and contract administration where relevant. This position suits a proactive team player who thrives on cross-functional collaboration and high standards of delivery, across multiple live projects and pipelines.

Pay / Benefits

• great place to work
• voice to affect change
• healthy, productive and flexible working environment
• support for work-life balance
• equal opportunity employer

Responsibilities

• Conduct background research, data collection and benchmarking
• Set up effective project processes and systems
• Develop and maintain project plans
• Monitor progress and performance indicators
• Track and document changes
• Prepare project communications and formal progress reports
• Liaise with client, contractors and designers
• Attend meetings and draft minutes

Key requirements

• Engineering qualification and/or background (preferably civil, structural, mechanical/electrical)
• Broad understanding of the development lifecycle (business case, design, consents, procurement, delivery, handover, management)
• Direct experience of on-site construction
• Experience in residential-led or mixed-use projects, preferably at enabling stage (highways, utilities, enabling works, remediation, public realm, bridges, utility diversions or upgrades, managing S106 or S278 obligations)

• Proactive and self-motivated
• Team player with collaborative mindset
• Strong stakeholder management
• On-site construction experience
• Contract administration understanding
• Project planning and governance

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