Senior Project Manager

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Senior Project Manager

ESP is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Project Manager to join its successful business to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex multi-utility infrastructure projects within our Major Projects proposition.

You will be joining a highly successful and growing team, focused on high delivery standards with a customer centric mindset.

This is a senior leadership role aligned to the Association for Project Management (APM) Body of Knowledge 7th Edition and the APM Competence Framework, requiring demonstrable experience managing large-scale programmes under NEC/JCT contractual frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible, amongst other tasks, for:

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and close-out of major multi-utility infrastructure projects (HV/LV, Potable Water, Wastewater, CEP District Heating/Cooling, EV installations), applying the APM project lifecycle model from concept through to handover.
• Develop and maintain integrated delivery programmes with critical path analysis and milestone tracking aligned to the APM Planning, Scheduling, Monitoring and Control competency.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting in line with the APM Budgeting and Cost Management competency, including early identification of compensation events under NEC4 and JCT contracts.
• Lead multi-stakeholder coordination across clients, statutory undertakers (UKPN, Anglian Water, Network Rail), designers, and subcontractors, demonstrating APM Stakeholder Management competencies.
• Apply structured risk management aligned to the APM Risk Management competency, maintaining live risk registers with quantified impact assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure full CDM 2015 compliance including oversight of Pre-Construction Information, Construction Phase Plans, and the Health and Safety File.
• Manage third-party consents including Network Rail BAPA/APA processes, Section 104/106 adoptions, and NERS/WIRS accreditation compliance.
• Mentor and develop junior project staff, fostering professional development consistent with APM's emphasis on leadership and people management.
• The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in a project delivery role within construction, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline (or working towards completion).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams) with strong Excel skills including pivot tables, MS Project or P6
• Experience with document management systems and project filing structures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of drafting professional correspondence and meeting minutes.
• Demonstrable organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Advantageous / Desirable

• Familiarity with NEC3/NEC4 or JCT contract administration documentation.
• APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) or APM PMQ achieved or willingness to apply.
• SMSTS and CSCS Professional or equivalent
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 administrative requirements.
• Experience working within a PMO or programme environment on major infrastructure projects.
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint administration, collaboration platforms or Power BI.