Senior Project Manager Construction Consultancy

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Manager to join a highly respected construction and infrastructure consultancy in Nottingham. This Senior Project Manager role offers the chance to work on major public sector, regeneration and infrastructure-focused programmes, helping clients navigate complex projects through the critical pre-construction stages. The successful Senior Project Manager will play a key role in shaping project strategies, governance frameworks and delivery approaches while working closely with public sector organisations and key stakeholders.

With a strong pipeline of work across infrastructure, regeneration and wider built environment projects, this consultancy continues to support some of the UK's most significant public sector initiatives. The incoming Senior Project Manager will be heavily involved in programme set-up, governance and stakeholder engagement, working alongside multidisciplinary teams to drive successful project outcomes. This Senior Project Manager opportunity would suit a professional looking to take ownership of complex programmes while benefiting from a collaborative environment and clear progression opportunities.

You must have prior construction consultancy experience as a Project Manager to be considered for this role.

The 'Senior Project Manager's' role

The successful Senior Project Manager will focus on the front-end development of projects, supporting clients through governance, strategy and pre-contract activities.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading projects through pre-construction and pre-contract phases.
Advising public sector clients on project governance and delivery strategies.
Developing programme structures, reporting frameworks and governance processes.
Managing stakeholder engagement across multiple organisations and authorities.
Coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams.
Supporting business case development and project initiation activities.
Monitoring risks, opportunities and project controls.
Preparing and presenting reports to senior stakeholders and governance boards.
Supporting the development of junior project management professionals.

The 'Senior Project Manager'

The ideal Senior Project Manager will have strong experience in infrastructure, regeneration or wider built environment projects, particularly within stakeholder-heavy environments.

Requirements:

Experience working as a Senior Project Manager within a construction, infrastructure or project management consultancy.
Strong pre-contract and project initiation experience.
Experience working with public sector clients and public authorities.
Knowledge of programme management methodologies and governance frameworks such as PRINCE2.
Infrastructure, regeneration or wider built environment project experience.
Degree qualified in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
Chartered status or working towards MAPM, MRICS, MICE or similar professional accreditation.
Engineering or regeneration project experience would be advantageous.

In Return?

£68,000 - £80,000
Performance-related bonus.
Pension scheme.
Private healthcare.
Professional membership fees paid.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Clear progression towards Associate Director level.
Exposure to major public sector and infrastructure programmes.

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