Senior Project Manager

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of complex engineering and manufacturing projects from contract award through to completion.

This role will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to customer expectations while providing leadership across project teams, managing client relationships, driving continuous improvement, and supporting the overall operational and commercial performance of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multiple projects, ensuring contractual, financial, quality, and programme objectives are achieved.


• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships and coordinating internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.


• Review contracts, identify and mitigate project risks, and manage contract change requests.


• Monitor project performance, budgets, invoicing, and resource requirements to ensure successful delivery.


• Support planning and prioritisation of site activities, manufacturing schedules, and project workloads.


• Lead project pipeline reviews, providing clear communication on project status, risks, and programme changes.


• Develop and improve project management processes, KPI reporting, and resource planning tools.


• Conduct site audits and ensure compliance with Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.


• Line manage and support the development of project team members.


• Facilitate post-project reviews and implement lessons learned to improve future delivery.

• Proven experience in a Senior Project Manager or similar role within an engineering, manufacturing, construction, or industrial environment.


• Strong understanding of project delivery, contract management, risk management, and financial control.


• Experience managing multiple projects and leading cross-functional teams.


• Excellent client-facing, stakeholder management, and communication skills.


• Strong organisational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.


• Knowledge of Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements within a project-based environment.


• Relevant project management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent) desirable.

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