Senior Project Manager
📍 Location: Bolton (Office-based)
⏰ 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday (Typically 8:00-17:00, with a 12:00 finish on Fridays)
📅 Full-Time | Permanent

The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex, high-value government projects and programmes. This is a pivotal, client-facing role with full accountability for project performance, commercial outcomes, and stakeholder engagement. You will operate at both a strategic and operational level, working closely with senior leadership, clients, and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities
Project & Programme Leadership
Lead the delivery of complex, multi-million-pound projects and/or programmes from initiation through to completion
Provide strategic leadership across cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery
Act as the primary escalation point for major risks and issuesCommercial & Financial Management
Full accountability for project P&L and financial performance
Drive cost control, forecasting, and margin improvement
Lead commercial negotiations with clients and subcontractorsStakeholder & Client Management
Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders
Provide clear, executive-level reporting to clients and leadership
Manage expectations and resolve complex challenges effectivelyGovernance, Risk & Compliance
Establish and maintain robust project governance structures
Ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements and regulatory standards
Lead risk identification, assessment, and mitigation activitiesPlanning, Delivery & Execution
Oversee project planning using tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project
Ensure effective resource planning, scheduling, and delivery coordination
Drive performance against cost, quality, safety, and programme targetsLeadership & People Management
Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers and wider teams
Build high-performing, collaborative project environments
Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and excellenceBusiness Improvement & Strategy
Support bid and tender activities, including risk and commercial input
Contribute to business strategy and continuous improvement initiatives
Identify opportunities to enhance delivery performance and processesAbout You
You will be a commercially astute and strategically minded project professional with a proven track record of delivering complex projects.

Essential:

Formal Project Management qualification (APM, PMI or equivalent)
Degree or HND in Engineering, Construction, or related discipline
Proven experience managing complex, high-value or multiple concurrent projects
Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4)
Demonstrated P&L responsibility and commercial acumen
Experience leading teams and influencing senior stakeholdersDesirable:

Chartered status (APM, PMI or equivalent)
Experience in regulated industries (e.g. rail, nuclear, MOD)
Experience supporting bids and tenders
Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project

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