Contractor job Senior Project Manager

Join our client's dynamic team as a Senior Project Manager and play a pivotal role in delivering impactful projects within the water sector. This is an exceptional opportunity to oversee site operations, lead high-performing teams, and contribute to projects that make a tangible difference. Based in Totton, this is a rewarding contract role for an experienced professional eager to take on responsibility and make their mark.

• Leadership and Team Development: Lead, mentor, and train site teams to achieve exceptional performance and effective project delivery.
• Project Oversight: Develop accurate project programmes, cost forecasts, and working methods while mitigating risks to maintain progress seamlessly.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Foster strong collaboration with internal teams, clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.
• Commercial Awareness: Review contractual agreements and actively manage the commercial position of projects, ensuring alignment with the budget and schedule.
• Safety and Compliance: Oversee site safety, quality, and environmental standards, with a strong focus on ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to ITPs, RAMS, and safe systems of work.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrate extensive knowledge of construction techniques, engineering principles, and construction contract law.

• A degree or HND in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• Proven experience and success in project management within the construction or water sector.
• A valid CSCS card and formal training in Health, Safety, and Environmental management.
• Technical acumen, with the ability to address inconsistencies and manage risks decisively.

Take the next leap in your career and contribute to high-quality project delivery. Apply today to join our client's dedicated and innovative team!

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Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales