Job Title: Senior Project ManagerLocation: BracknellType: 12 months of contractJob DescriptionKey Responsibilities:Coordinate and complete infrastructure and automation projects from conception through to closeout.Define project scope, set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor progress against schedule and budget.Provide regular project status updates and reports to senior leadership.Lead and direct multidisciplinary teams, including external contractors and internal stakeholders.Ensure project delivery aligns with regulatory, safety, and quality standards, including CDM 2015.Maintain effective working relationships with internal customers and local stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and successful delivery.Represent the organisation locally, upholding its brand and values throughout project execution.Handle technical challenges pragmatically, supporting the design and construction phases typical of R&D infrastructure projects.Required Skills & Competencies:Proven track record in managing scientific infrastructure and automation projects.Strong technical grounding to effectively address and resolve site-based issues.High-level project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource management.Ability to manage and coordinate with both local stakeholders and geographically distant contractors.Creative problem-solver with a hands-on approach and strong judgment.Familiarity with CDM 2015, RIBA Plan of Work, and CIBSE standards.Education & Experience:Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.Recognised project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, APM).Significant experience in leading technically complex projects within a research or laboratory environment.Feedback-Based Expectation: The ideal candidate will possess not only project management capabilities but also the technical depth required to engage directly in engineering/design challenges. They should demonstrate a practical, grounded approach, capable of balancing high-level coordination with on-the-ground technical problem-solving.