Senior Project Manager – Industrial Construction
Nationwide Travel | £85,000 – £110,000 + Package
Leading Tier 1 Main Contractor
Are you an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in industrial construction? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment and enjoy seeing high-spec projects through from pre-construction to completion?
We are working with one of the UK’s leading Tier 1 main contractors to appoint a Senior Project Manager to deliver large-scale industrial developments across the country – including warehouses, factories, and data centres. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team on complex, high-value schemes with national exposure.
Key Responsibilities:
* Report directly to the Project Director on all matters relating to project performance and delivery.
* Lead the design management of MEP works and support technical evaluations during tenders.
* Manage the procurement process for subcontractors, including technical alignment, negotiation, and contract execution.
* Oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and quality assurance.
* Ensure delivery aligns with the agreed scope, budget, and programme timelines.
* Develop value engineering solutions and support cost-effective project strategies.
* Implement and manage project controls, risk registers, and reporting processes.
* Act as the primary interface with clients, consultants, and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and expectation management.
* Maintain strong on-site presence, monitoring contractor performance and safety compliance.
* Drive successful handovers to operations teams, ensuring all defects and snags are closed out efficiently.
Ideal Candidate:
* Proven experience delivering complex industrial construction projects (e.g. logistics centres, manufacturing facilities, or data centres).
* Strong MEP knowledge and a background in managing design, procurement, and delivery processes.
* Comfortable with national travel and staying away as needed to support project delivery.
* Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
* Knowledge of construction contracts and commercial project management.
* Able to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced, dynamic project environment.
Package & Benefits:
* Basic salary: £85,000 – £110,000 (depending on experience)
* Comprehensive package including car allowance, bonus scheme, pension, and travel expenses
* Opportunity to work on flagship UK projects with a market leader in industrial development