Location: Bridgwater (Site-based, minimum 3 days/week)
Rate: £450 – £580 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: 12+ Month Contract | ASAP Start
The Opportunity
We’re recruiting a Senior Project Manager to take a leading role on a high-profile, large-scale infrastructure project in Bridgwater, Somerset. This is a critical position overseeing a major mechanical installation package valued at approximately £750m, moving into the commissioning phase.
This role requires a hands-on, delivery-focused leader who can step into a complex environment, drive progress, and manage a politically sensitive contract with significant commercial and stakeholder challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the full lifecycle delivery of a major mechanical/M&E contract package
* Drive performance across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning
* Manage programme delivery to safety, quality, cost, and schedule targets
* Oversee contract administration, including change, risk, and commercial discussions
* Lead and coordinate a multi-disciplinary team (approx. 5 direct + matrix team)
* Maintain and manage detailed schedules (L3/L4) aligned with overall programme
* Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles
* Work closely with suppliers and stakeholders to resolve issues and improve performance
* Ensure compliance with contractual frameworks (NEC/FIDIC)
* Drive a proactive, “roll your sleeves up” approach to delivery
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager on large, complex construction or infrastructure projects
* Strong background in Mechanical Installation (essential)
* Experience in M&E delivery, ideally with turbine systems (nuclear or gas preferred)
* Demonstrated success managing high-value contracts (£100m+)
* Strong commercial acumen with experience handling change and contractor performance issues
* Experience working within regulated environments (e.g. energy, infrastructure, heavy industry)
* Working knowledge of NEC and/or FIDIC contracts
* Confident stakeholder manager with excellent communication skills
* Ability to lead across multiple disciplines and interfaces
The Role:
* Site-based position with flexibility (minimum 3 days/week on site)
* Highly collaborative environment with strong commercial and project controls support
Why Apply?
* Be part of a nationally significant infrastructure programme
* Take ownership of a major contract at a critical delivery stage
* Work in a fast-paced, high-impact role where your expertise will directly influence outcomes
Apply now to secure your place on this landmark project
Salary description
£450.00 - £580.00 per day