Senior Project Manager

Location: London
Salary: 60,000 - 75,000

My client, a globally renowned multidisciplinary consultancy, plays a pivotal role in the delivery of high-impact defence infrastructure projects across the UK. Their Defence Infrastructure team supports a diverse range of programmes - ranging from 100k to major capital works exceeding 200 million in value.

The team offers comprehensive services across the full project lifecycle, including Project and Programme Management, Planning, Cost Engineering, Risk Management, and Commercial Advisory.

Due to sustained growth and increasing client demand, they are now seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their expanding defence team, working on some of the most complex and critical infrastructure programmes in the sector.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage individual projects or workstreams within larger programmes, ensuring high-quality delivery and measurable outcomes
Support clients through all stages of the project lifecycle, from concept and business case development through to delivery and close-out
Demonstrate commercial awareness, including monthly forecasting and budget control
Engage with key stakeholders to build and maintain strong, trusted working relationships
Contribute to the preparation and presentation of project business cases, setting out strategic goals, costs, risks, and benefits
Mentor and support junior team members as part of a collaborative, high-performing project environment

Candidate Requirements

Project management certification such as APM, PRINCE2, or AGILE
Experience in infrastructure project delivery; defence sector experience is desirable but not essential
Strong understanding of project governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement
Familiarity with NEC contracts; formal NEC PM accreditation is desirable