Senior Project Manager

Our client is a growing and ambitious infrastructure contractor, operating in multiple sectors throughout the UK. They are a leading specialist infrastructure engineering company that designs and installs complex power networks, civil infrastructure and utilities projects.

Given successful growth and opportunity we are looking to recruit a Senior Project Manager or Contracts Manager to lead on infrastructure projects nationwide.

Role Purpose The SPM or Contracts Manager holds full operational and commercial accountability for the safe, profitable, and high-quality delivery of civils infrastructure portfolio across the region. Working closely with Power teams and supported by regional PMs, the role owns the P&L, CVR performance, and client relationships for all projects within England & Wales spanning power, rail, DNO, renewables, and ICP works.

Location for the role is flexible, but travel to London and UK wide sites will be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Delivery & Leadership
• Commercial & Financial Management (P&L Ownership)
• Sector-Specific Delivery
• Client & Stakeholder Management
• Governance, HSQE & Compliance
• Strategic Growth Contribution
• Collaboration with other departments to ensure delivery and technical expertise shared.

Essential Experience & Qualifications Proven track record (typically 10+ years) delivering multi-disciplinary civils projects across power, utilities, or rail sectors.

Demonstrable P&L or commercial accountability at regional/portfolio level (£15m+ turnover).

Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, JCT, and utility framework contracting.

Recognised technical qualification (HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent).

SMSTS, CSCS (Manager/Professional level), and full UK driving licence.

Desirable NVQ Level 7 in Strategic Management & Leadership

Experience with DNO/ICP/IDNO delivery, BESS/solar civils, or rail power schemes.

Chartered status (MICE, MCIOB, or equivalent) or working towards.

NERS/Lloyd's Register scheme awareness.

Personal Attributes Commercially astute with a strong asset-owner mindset.

Collaborative leader

Confident client-facing communicator, credible at Board and executive level.

Detail-oriented with the ability to hold delivery teams to account without micromanaging.