Project Manager

Project Manager Permanent NEC4 / Construction Berkshire £65-75k + Hybrid Working + Bonus + 30 Days Annual Leave + BUPA

+++ British passport essential for security clearance +++

An ambitious, growing organisation within the defence sector is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team, working on a high-profile major construction project. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with a strong background in NEC4 contracts to play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of complex, multi-discipline project work.

Key Responsibilities for the Project Manager:

• Act as the Project Manager on a large-scale construction project, delivering against NEC4 contracts.
• Manage coordination and scheduling for multiple contractors working simultaneously in one area of the plant, ensuring integration and timely project milestones.
• Lead from the front as a seasoned Project Manager, comfortable holding your ground with third-party contractors and stakeholders, whilst navigating project politics and tight deadlines.
• Oversee the delivery of multiple technical systems, including control systems and functional safety systems within a high-security defence environment.
• Maintain clear communication with clients, contractors and internal teams ensuring the Project Manager remains at the centre of project control and delivery.

Essential Experience for the Project Manager:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering projects under NEC4 contracts within a construction, EC&I or electrical engineering environment.
• Ability to manage pressure, conflict and complex coordination tasks confidently as an experienced Project Manager.
• British passport holder, having resided in the UK for at least the last five years (essential for security clearance dual nationality not permitted).
• Experience working within the defence, nuclear or similarly secure sectors would be advantageous.

Project Manager Package:

• Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
• Up to 10% annual bonus
• 30 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays
• Private healthcare (extended to family after six months)
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Hybrid working pattern: 3 days on-site (near Reading) and 2 days from home (Monday and Friday remote for all staff)
• Potential for future travel to Staffordshire post-installation and commissioning phase

This Project Manager role is commutable from Newbury, Reading, Basingstoke, Bracknell, and surrounding areas.

If you are a driven Project Manager seeking your next challenge in a high-profile, secure, and rewarding environment we would like to hear from you. Apply today to discuss the opportunity in more detail.