Job Detail

Senior Project Manager

• Field: Management
• Deadline: 2026-02-09 10:02
• Manchester, ENG, GB

Vertical Recruitment is supporting a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy and engineering services organisation in the appointment of a Senior Project Manager to join a newly awarded AMP8 water framework in the North West.

This role will see the successful candidate embedded within a long-term capital delivery programme, supporting the upgrade and modernisation of water and wastewater infrastructure across the region. It offers exposure to high-profile, complex projects and an excellent platform for long-term career progression within a growing AMP8 portfolio.

Following continued success in securing major frameworks and commissions across the water sector, our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in infrastructure delivery and proven expertise under NEC forms of contract.

The Role

As Senior Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of multiple projects or large, complex work packages. You will provide strategic direction, oversee project governance, act as a trusted client advisor, and mentor project teams to support successful AMP8 programme outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex water and wastewater projects

Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards

Provide leadership across multi-disciplinary technical teams

Manage project governance, reporting, and assurance processes

Develop and implement project controls, including programmes, risk registers, stakeholder plans, Project Execution Plans (PEPs), and quality assurance plans

Act as primary client interface and maintain strong stakeholder relationships

Chair project progress meetings and senior forums

Manage NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including change control, compensation events, and commercial governance

Oversee project financial performance, forecasting, and cost control

Identify and manage project risks, dependencies, and interfaces across the wider programme

Support business development and mentor junior team members

What You Will Need

Proven experience in the construction, infrastructure, or development sectors

Strong track record of delivering complex projects on programme and budget

Collaborative approach, experienced in working with clients and multi-stakeholder teams

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including managing meetings at all levels

Experience leading large technical and delivery teams

Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Ability to implement and manage a full suite of project management tools and controls

APM qualifications (PFQ and PMQ) or equivalent, working towards Chartered Project Professional status

NEC3/NEC4 accreditation

Full UK Driving Licence

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible pension allowance

Private medical insurance

Flexible and hybrid working options

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Long-term career development within a major AMP8 framework