Senior Project Manager

Matchtech

Our client, a leading engineering consultancy, is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their Severn Trent Water projects based out of Tamworth, Coventry, or Derby offices on a permanent basis.

With a global reach and an ethos of supporting intelligent infrastructure in sustainable and environmentally friendly ways, our client operates across 100 countries with 20,500 employees. They are known for delivering cutting-edge innovations and solutions for their clients. Joining this consultancy means becoming part of a transformative phase in their Project, Programme, PMO and Commercial Management Capability in the United Kingdom.
As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead transformative infrastructure programmes across the UK, initially working on complex and AMP8 projects for Severn Trent Water.

Responsibilities

• Administer NEC3/4 contracts (Options A, C & E) from the client side
• Support budget control, forecasting, and defined cost planning
• Collaborate with QS teams on monthly valuations and payment certificates
• Assist in drafting contractual communications (EWNs, CE notifications, etc.)
• Conduct initial scope planning and feasibility assessments
• Assist in preparation of tender documentation and evaluation of submissions
• Contribute to risk identification and mitigation strategies
• Engage early with contractors during design phases
• Monitor project progress, cash flow, and expenditure
• Support delivery through change management and variation handling
• Participate in dispute resolution and final account preparation
• Ensure appropriate record keeping and contract compliance
• Help identify opportunities for process improvement and best practice
• Maintain project databases, visuals, and supporting collateral
• Contribute to internal reporting, governance, and delivery reviews

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a numeric discipline
• Working towards membership of a chartered body such as APM at MAPM
• Valid CSCS card; Water Hygiene Card is desirable
• Experienced user of the NEC3/4 suite of contracts (Options A, C & E)
• Note: This role is subject to client interview and acceptance.

Benefits

• Salary circa 65-80k depending on experience
• Minimum of 3 days per week at client offices (Derby, Finham (Coventry) or Tamworth
• 26 days holiday, increasing up to 28 days
• Reasonable travel and accommodation for candidates living further from client offices
• Private healthcare for you and your family
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• 5% employer pension, rising to 8% with a 5% personal contribution
• Life assurance (x4 salary)
• Critical illness cover (x1 salary)
• Chartership support
• Leadership development programmes