Senior Project Manager

2 weeks ago

Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom Millbank Full time £60,000 - £100,000 per year

Key Questions

Do you have experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in delivering complex engineering projects in the Nuclear or Defence sector?

Are you familiar with NEC3/4 contracts and Project Management frameworks such as APM, PMP and Prince2?

Would you like to work for a highly regulated engineering company at the forefront of both the UK's national security and energy security?

If so, this could be the opportunity for you

The Opportunity

If you're an experienced Senior Project Manager with a demonstrable background in delivering complex engineering projects?

Our client is currently seeking an ambitious and organised individual to join their dynamic team and take ownership of project planning and execution across key sectors including defence and nuclear.

Remuneration and benefits

Alongside a competitive salary range, you will also be entitled to a wide range of benefits such as a Contributory pension scheme, Private medical insurance, including optical and dental, 24/7 employee assistance program, and a Life assurance scheme. Competitive holiday allowance.

The role

As a Project Manager, you'll manage projects from tender through to close-out, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and in line with our quality and safety standards. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

  • Take commercial and operational responsibility for assigned projects.
  • Manage project delivery following quality and health & safety systems.
  • Oversee contract terms, variations, and milestone payments.
  • Proactively manage project costs and profitability.
  • Lead risk identification and mitigation activities.
  • Coordinate with procurement to ensure efficient purchasing.
  • Ensure accurate and timely engineering documentation is produced.
  • Support junior project managers and promote a collaborative team environment.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
  • Support tendering activities and contribute to continuous process improvement.
  • Maintain detailed project records and update CRM systems accordingly.

You will have the following qualifications and experience

  • Proven experience managing projects within Defence or Nuclear sectors.
  • Strong understanding of NEC3/4 contracts and project management frameworks (Prince2, APM, PMP)
  • Proficiency with project planning tools (e.g. Microsoft Project, Primavera P6)
  • Demonstrated experience in risk management, project financials, and reporting
  • High attention to detail with the ability to solve problems under pressure
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Solid understanding of industry regulations and safety standards
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or business field (or 10+ years' experience in a similar role)
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • Self-motivated, with proactive planning and time management capabilities.
  • Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving ability.
  • Commercially aware with experience in quality assurance and continuous improvement.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please be aware that this role requires security clearance. Successful candidates must be able to meet the requirements to obtain, and maintain, appropriate security clearance to be considered for this position

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