Senior Project Manager
Wates Group is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our construction team working on high‑profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors.
About the Role
Senior Project Managers provide visible leadership, insight, direction and foresight in the safe and profitable delivery of schemes, while ensuring excellent customer satisfaction and successfully developing a team.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide cost‑effective solutions, lead commercial strategies and manage project business and profit plans.
* Develop bid strategies, support pre‑contract teams, review construction options and ensure timely delivery of design information.
* Set clear objectives, develop team capabilities, implement HR policies and demonstrate leadership and motivational skills.
* Manage supply chain selection, nurture customer relationships, uphold brand values and address customer concerns.
* Focus on successful project outcomes, manage Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) performance, develop clear delivery strategies and ensure efficient project completion.
Qualifications and Experience
We are looking for:
* Strong commercial acumen and cost‑effective solution delivery.
* Leadership and motivational skills to set objectives, develop team and implement HR policies.
* Expertise in supply chain selection, customer relationship management and brand values.
* Experience in managing HSE performance and delivering projects on time and within budget.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary & profit share scheme
* Flexible working
* Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade)
* Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
* Extensive corporate benefits including Private Medical, Pension 8% employer contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and more
* Excellent learning and development activity to support career progression
* Industry‑leading family leave benefits: 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity
Work for Wates
Wates is one of the UK’s leading family‑owned development, building and property maintenance companies, founded over 125 years ago. Our purpose is “reimagining places for people to thrive” and we are committed to sustainability, community, and inclusion. We value long‑term relationships and have been recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer.
Given the nature of this position, a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required at the offer stage. Criminal convictions are assessed on a case‑by‑case basis and we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Project Management and Information Technology
Industry
Construction
For more information about life at Wates, visit https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/
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