Senior Project Manager

Linear Recruitment · United Kingdom
Location
United Kingdom
Seniority
Senior
Salary
Not stated
Posted
26 Oct 2026

Verified open 29 Oct 2026 · Source: Company careers page

About the role

Senior Project Manager

Our client is a leading partner to Tier One infrastructure contractors, delivering major projects across regulated, private and public sectors through frameworks, joint ventures, alliances and standalone contracts.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex infrastructure programmes within heavy civil engineering environments.

The Role

As Senior Project Manager, you will take ownership of major infrastructure schemes from early development through to completion, leading design, preconstruction and construction activities across complex heavy civil engineering projects.

Working closely with operational teams, clients and stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and commercially, while maintaining high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects from design through to completion, ensuring programme, commercial and operational objectives are achieved
Manage project finances including forecasting, cost control, reporting and commercial performance
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, framework partners and stakeholders
Manage multidisciplinary teams, direct labour and subcontractors to deliver projects safely and efficiently
Ensure robust health, safety, environmental and quality standards are maintained throughout project delivery
Support tendering activities, identify future opportunities and contribute to business growth initiatives

What We’re Looking For

Essential

Significant heavy civils experience is essential, including projects involving deep drainage, shaft sinking, pipelines, tunnelling, multi-utility works and complex earthworks
Experience within the water sector (clean water and/or wastewater) is strongly preferred
Proven ability to manage both direct labour and subcontract supply chains
Strong client-facing experience with the ability to manage key stakeholder relationships
Excellent planning, programming and project controls capability
Strong commercial awareness with sound understanding of NEC contracts, including Option C mechanisms
Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent), CSCS Managers Card and SMSTS
Proven track record of delivering successful projects with minimal supervision

Desirable

Chartered status or working towards chartership (CEng / IEng / AMICE)
Primavera P6 experience or equivalent planning software knowledge
Knowledge of Development Consent Order (DCO) processes

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to lead major infrastructure programmes on complex engineering schemes while working within a highly collaborative and progressive project environment. You will play a key role in delivering challenging projects and shaping future growth across major infrastructure programmes.

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