Senior Project Manager – Flood risk management and environmental resilience

Overview

As a Senior Project Manager in our flood risk team, you will lead and shape delivery of complex projects across the flood risk and environmental sectors. You will work with cross-functional client teams to meet objectives, manage contracts and finances, and guide project controls. This role anchors our mission to create trusted, lasting outcomes for clients and communities. You will mentor junior professionals and help grow the next generation of project managers.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working environment
• focus on work-life balance
• inclusion and diversity
• opportunity to mentor and develop others
• professional development opportunities
• collaborative culture

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary projects in flood risk and environmental sectors, across the project lifecycle
• Manage projects typically 2m–15m, ensuring client objectives, contract compliance, and quality outcomes
• Oversee contract management and work under NEC PSC/ECC forms, including as Service Manager or Project Manager
• Develop and lead project teams, manage multiple work streams, and communicate with senior client representatives
• Drive financial management and project controls, health and safety, quality and environmental management
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to build long-term client relationships and trusted advisor status
• Problem solve and translate complex issues into actionable delivery plans
• Operate under pressure with a growth mindset and proactive leadership

Key requirements

• Experience leading large-scale flood risk management or environmental projects (2m–15m)
• Experience with NEC contracts (PSC/ECC) and serving as Service Manager or Project Manager
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong problem solving, analytical and numerical abilities
• Planning, organizational, and multi-stream coordination skills
• Ability to develop and manage project teams on complex programmes
• Growth mindset and capability to lead in ambiguity

• leadership
• stakeholder management
• problem solving
• NEC contract management suite (PSC, ECC)
• project controls
• financial management

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