Senior Project Manager

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
CSC Recruitment Ltd
Senior Project Manager (London & Home Counties)

Location: Hertfordshire / North London Office (Project-Based) Work Type: Full-time, Project-based with flexible/hybrid options Sector: Tier 1 Main Contracting

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and high-caliber Senior Project Manager to join a leading UK Tier 1 construction firm. As a key leader within our London and Home Counties business, you will take full ownership of high-value projects from inception to completion, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
This role requires a leader who can balance the technical rigors of site management with the commercial acumen needed to manage multi-million-pound contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Manage all aspects of the construction contract to a successful conclusion, meeting all time, cost, and quality KPIs.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for customers, consultants, and public stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery.
• Safety & Quality: Drive a best-in-class health, safety, and environmental culture on-site, ensuring zero defects at handover.
• Financial Rigor: Oversee project budgets, monitor expenditure, and manage risks/opportunities to maximize resource utilization.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement corporate policies and promote initiatives that enhance supply chain performance and project efficiency.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Proven track record as a Project Manager in the Main Contracting market.
• Project Scope: Must have experience managing projects individually in the 10m to 80m range.
• Sector Expertise: Previous experience in Education, Healthcare, Leisure, or Life Sciences is highly desirable.
• Procurement: Strong understanding of 2-stage tenders and pre-construction involvement.
• Education: HNC/HND or Degree in Construction Management (or equivalent).

What We Offer

• Career Growth: Join a “Platinum” accredited employer known for investing in its people and promoting from within.
• Culture: Work within an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing team environment that values diverse voices and collective success.
• Stability: A healthy forward order book across public and private sector frameworks.
• Rewards: Competitive salary and benefits package associated with a top-tier national contractor.