2 weeks ago

Senior Project Manager

East London 65K - 80K Permanent

Job Reference: 59414897

We are working with a large Utilities organisation ,who looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to take a leading role in delivering major improvements to waste-water treatment infrastructure in London. This is a high‑impact position where you’ll guide complex projects from initial concept through to successful handover, shaping outcomes that directly support essential public services. In this role, you’ll lead multi‑disciplined teams, drive strategic decision‑making, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

What you’ll be doing

Taking full accountability for projects throughout their life-cycle, ensuring robust governance and seamless transition into operational use
Defining solutions that meet project objectives and preparing clear, compelling business cases
Developing procurement strategies and overseeing the creation of specifications and contract documentation
Creating strategies for securing third‑party consents and identifying associated risks
Liaising effectively with planning authorities and key internal/external stakeholders to maintain momentum and ensure timely delivery
Championing a strong Health & Safety culture, promoting zero incidents and zero harm
Managing and assuring contractor performance to meet time, cost, and quality commitments
Driving continuous improvement across the project portfolio and contributing to ambitious performance targets
Leading commercial management of contracts to secure the best outcomes

What you’ll bring

A relevant engineering degree (or similar) and chartered status, ideally supported by a postgraduate business or project management qualification
Broad experience within the utilities or regulated infrastructure sector, with a track record of delivering major complex projects up to £100m
Strong knowledge of contract specification, tendering, evaluation, and negotiation
Confident risk‑based and analytical decision‑making skills
Excellent leadership and communication abilities
Strong experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams

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