Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager (M&E)

Burton upon Trent Energy & Water

Competitive salary and benefits (Inc Car allowance)

An established engineering and infrastructure business is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its growing Energy & Water division.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded project leader to take ownership of a portfolio of M&E projects, leading operational delivery, client relationships and team performance across the region. The role also offers a clear pathway towards Operations Manager level.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of multiple M&E projects from inception to completion.
• Ensure projects meet programme, budget, quality and safety objectives.
• Manage commercial performance, forecasting and profitability.
• Provide leadership and development to Project Managers, Engineers, Supervisors and site teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Support tendering, bid reviews and business growth activities.
• Drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency and best practice across projects.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior project management or operational leadership role.
• Strong background delivering M&E projects within Energy, Water, Utilities or Infrastructure sectors.
• Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts.
• Excellent commercial, financial and programme management skills.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Engineering or related qualification desirable.

Package

• Competitive salary + car allowance
• Enhanced pension
• Private healthcare and flexible benefits package
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Ongoing training and career development
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing business

Interested?

If you are a Senior Project Manager, Contracts Manager or Operations professional with experience delivering M&E projects in the Energy, Water or Utilities sectors, we would be delighted to discuss this opportunity further.

Apply today for a confidential conversation.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Project Managers looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.