Senior Project Manager

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Location NP20 4AX, United Kingdom
Category Energy
Job Type Contract
Salary 850000

Description

Senior Project Manager – Civils & Energy
Up to £85,000 plus car or car allowance

Location: Newport, South Wales
Project Value: £65 million
Sector: Energy / Infrastructure / Utilities


⚠️ Applicants must have a strong background in civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, or large-scale energy projects.






The Role


We are recruiting an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a high-profile £65M energy infrastructure project based in Newport, South Wales. Reporting directly to the Director, this is a career-defining opportunity to play a key role in the UK’s growing energy sector, with clear progression into senior leadership.


The project includes a broad range of civil and structural engineering works, including groundworks, drainage, pavements, buildings, steelwork, and reinforced concrete structures. You will have full responsibility for safe, compliant, and commercially successful delivery from construction through to completion.






Key Responsibilities




  • Lead and manage all on-site construction activities on a major energy infrastructure project



  • Take full ownership of programme, cost control, and commercial performance



  • Manage and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners



  • Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, NEC contracts, RAMS, lifting operations, and temporary works



  • Implement and maintain HSEQ standards, including Construction Phase Plans and Environmental Management Systems



  • Provide visible, hands-on leadership, promoting a strong safety-first culture



  • Deliver accurate progress reporting to clients, stakeholders, and senior management



  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and internal teams



  • Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Site Managers, and Engineers



  • Drive innovation, efficiency, and value engineering across the project lifecycle





Candidate Requirements




  • Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering (or equivalent proven experience)



  • CSCS Card, SMSTS, and full UK driving licence



  • Proven experience delivering large-scale civils, infrastructure, utilities, or energy projects



  • Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, CDM regulations, and temporary works



  • Demonstrable experience managing multi-million-pound construction projects



  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills



  • Ability to manage budgets, programmes, risk, and project teams effectively



  • Chartered status (or working towards) with ICE, CIOB, CIHT, or APM is desirable



  • Additional qualifications such as Temporary Works Supervisor, IOSH, ILM Level 3, or CDM training are advantageous





Why Apply?



  • Leading company with great culture ands benefits package

  • Lead a flagship £65M energy infrastructure project



  • Join a buoyant, future-proof energy sector



  • Direct exposure to the Director and senior leadership team



  • Clear progression into Senior Management / Project Director level



  • Long-term pipeline of major infrastructure and utility projects


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