Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Bolton

Competitive Salary

Overview:

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the successful delivery of complex, high-value projects and programmes, ensuring they align with strategic business objectives while maximising commercial performance.
You’ll operate at both a strategic and operational level, owning project performance end-to-end, from financial accountability and risk management to stakeholder engagement and delivery excellence. Acting as the critical link between clients, senior leadership, and delivery teams, you will drive results in demanding, fast-paced environments.
Beyond delivery, you will play a key role in business growth, supporting bids and tenders, championing continuous improvement, and mentoring the next generation of project professionals.
Key Responsibilities:

Project & Programme Leadership

Lead complex, high-risk or multi-million-pound projects from award through to completion and installation
Provide strategic direction to cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives
Manage multiple projects or programmes, ensuring alignment with business priorities
Act as the escalation point for critical risks and issues
Commercial & Financial Management

Own full P&L accountability across projects or programme portfolios
Drive profitability through cost control, margin improvement, and accurate forecasting
Lead commercial negotiations with clients and subcontractors
Identify and manage risks and opportunities to optimise outcomes
Stakeholder & Client Engagement

Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders
Act as a trusted advisor, ensuring client expectations are understood and exceeded
Deliver executive-level reporting internally and externally
Manage conflicts and stakeholder expectations effectively
Governance, Risk & Compliance

Establish robust governance frameworks across projects
Ensure compliance with NEC contracts, internal procedures, and regulatory standards
Proactively manage commercial, technical, and delivery risks
Lead change management processes
Planning & Delivery

Drive effective planning using tools such as MS Project or Primavera P6
Oversee Work Breakdown Structures, resource planning, and delivery execution
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (engineering, procurement, SHEQ, commercial)
Ensure delivery against cost, quality, safety, and schedule targets
Leadership & People Development
Lead, coach, and develop Project Managers and delivery teams
Build high-performing, collaborative environments
Provide clear direction, performance management, and mentoring
Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Business Improvement & Strategy

Contribute to wider organisational strategy
Lead or support initiatives to enhance project delivery performance
Identify and implement process, tool, and methodology improvements
Support bid and tender activities, including commercial and risk input
Operational Excellence
Ensure accurate, timely project reporting
Maintain robust, auditable project documentation
Support audits and governance reviews
Uphold Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) standards
Additional Responsibilities
Support wider business objectives and departmental targets
Adapt to client environments and processes
Travel nationally and internationally as required
Undertake additional duties aligned with the seniority of the role
Essential Experience & Qualifications:

Formal Project Management qualification (APM, PMI or equivalent)
Degree or HND in Engineering, Construction, or related discipline
Proven track record delivering complex, high-value or multiple concurrent projects/programmes
Strong experience working with NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4)
Demonstrated P&L ownership and strong commercial acumen
Experience leading teams and managing performance
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver executive-level reporting
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practice
Expertise in risk, change, and stakeholder management
Desirable:

Chartered status (APM, PMI or equivalent)
Experience managing programmes or portfolios
Background in regulated sectors (e.g. MOD, Nuclear, Rail)
Experience in business development, bids, or tenders
Proficiency with MS Project, Primavera P6, and project platforms
Experience with document control systems
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