Jobs in Bolham

Senior Project Manager - Capital Delivery

£70k - £80k + excellent benefits package

Exeter

Please contact Matthew Lovegrove at RGB Recruitment for more information. 

Are you a senior project leader with a proven track record of delivering major infrastructure programmes and leading high-performing teams?

Our client is delivering one of the region's most ambitious capital investment programmes and is seeking an exceptional Senior Project Manager to take ownership of complex, high-value projects and strategic programmes.

This opportunity is particularly suited to an individual who has built their expertise within a main contractor or tier-one contracting environment before moving into consultancy, programme management or client-side leadership roles. Significant pre-construction capability is considered a major advantage.

The Role

You'll lead the delivery of major capital projects and programmes, providing strategic direction, commercial leadership and stakeholder management at the highest levels.

Working across multidisciplinary teams and supply chain partners, you'll be accountable for ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with demanding regulatory and organisational objectives.

What We're Looking For

Significant experience delivering major infrastructure, utilities or engineering programmes.
Extensive pre-construction expertise including business cases, design development, procurement and delivery strategy.
Advanced NEC contract management and commercial leadership experience.
Demonstrable success managing complex stakeholder environments.
Strong leadership capability with experience developing and mentoring project teams.
Experience presenting to senior executives, governance boards and client leadership teams.
Ability to influence investment and delivery decisions.
A highly driven, resilient and tenacious character who thrives in challenging environments.
Background within contractor, consultancy or client-side capital delivery organisations.
Ideal Candidate

You combine commercial acumen with exceptional relationship-building skills. You are confident operating in front of senior clients, regulators and executive stakeholders, while maintaining a relentless focus on delivery, programme performance and outcomes.

This role requires someone who can balance strategic thinking with practical project leadership and who is comfortable taking ownership of high-profile projects where visibility and accountability are significant.

Key Responsibilities

Lead major capital projects and programmes.
Take overall accountability for project performance, governance and outcomes.
Manage substantial budgets and investment portfolios.
Lead NEC commercial strategy and contract administration.
Direct multidisciplinary delivery teams and supply chain partners.
Oversee programme forecasting and performance reporting.
Manage strategic risks and key stakeholder relationships.
Drive continuous improvement and delivery excellence.
Mentor and develop project management capability across the wider team.
Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a business delivering critical infrastructure investment that will have a lasting impact on customers, communities and the environment. You'll be entrusted with significant responsibility, empowered to influence delivery strategy, and given the platform to make a genuine difference through major capital programmes