Job Title: Senior Project Manager – Major Infrastructure Location: St Albans Salary: £90,000 – £100,000 per annum Start Date: 02/03/2026 Employment Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time – 45 hours per week Overview An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale national infrastructure schemes. This role is suited to a commercially astute and technically competent leader with a strong track record of delivering complex civil engineering projects valued between £20m–£80m. You will be responsible for managing projects from early contractor involvement (ECI) stages through Development Consent Order (DCO) processes and into full construction delivery. The role demands strategic oversight, technical understanding, and strong stakeholder management capability across multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of major national infrastructure schemes. Manage projects valued between £20m–£80m, ensuring programme, cost, quality and safety targets are achieved. Drive performance through ECI stages, influencing design development, buildability and risk mitigation strategies. Oversee DCO-related activities, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Provide leadership across engineering, commercial, planning and site delivery functions. Manage client relationships and act as the senior point of contact throughout the lifecycle of the scheme. Control risk, change management and contractual obligations in line with project governance frameworks. Ensure strong SHEQ standards are embedded across all phases of delivery. Essential Experience & Skills Proven experience delivering large national infrastructure schemes. Demonstrable track record of managing projects valued between £20m and £80m. Strong tunnelling experience within complex civil engineering environments. Experience overseeing MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation) packages. Experience managing schemes through Early Contractor Involvement (ECI). Working knowledge of Development Consent Orders (DCO) processes. Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and commercial acumen. Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams across complex delivery environment Candidate Profile You will be a confident and decisive leader, capable of operating at senior level within complex infrastructure environments. You must be comfortable engaging with clients, consultants and internal delivery teams while maintaining full accountability for programme and commercial performance. This is a high-profile role within a major infrastructure framework, offering long-term stability and the opportunity to shape significant national projects