Senior Project manager

VGC • Woolpit • Civil Engineering
Full-time Mid

Description

Senior Project Manager - Major Infrastructure Programme

Location: Euston Station, London

Salary: £100,000 - £110,000 + benefits

We are currently seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager to take a leading role in the delivery of complex, high-value works at Euston Station, one of the UK's most strategically important and technically demanding transport hubs. This is a senior leadership position within a major infrastructure programme, offering long-term stability and the opportunity to shape the successful delivery of nationally significant projects. You will be responsible for managing multiple workstreams and interfacing with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. The role requires a confident and proactive leader with strong technical understanding, excellent commercial awareness, and a proven ability to deliver under pressure.

Responsibilities:

Provide senior leadership across the full project lifecycle, from early design and planning through construction, commissioning, and handover

Manage and coordinate contractors, designers, consultants, and supply chain partners to ensure integrated delivery

Lead health, safety, and environmental performance, embedding a strong safety culture across all project activities

Maintain full accountability for programme, cost, quality, and risk management, ensuring alignment with client and business objectives

Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, and forecasts, reporting progress and performance at senior level

Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, constraints, and dependencies within a complex operational environment

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators, and key stakeholders, acting as a trusted senior interface

Support and mentor junior project management staff, contributing to capability development and succession planning

Requirements:

Extensive experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering major infrastructure, rail, or large-scale civil engineering projects

Proven experience working for a Tier 1 main contractor, delivering large-scale civil engineering or infrastructure projects

Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and manage multidisciplinary teams

Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge, including experience managing significant project budgets

Highly organised with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

Relevant professional qualifications or chartership preferred (e.g. APM, PRINCE2, ICE, RICS, or equivalent)

Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline

Familiarity with rail and transport standards (e.g. Network Rail standards, TfL requirements, HS2 assurance processes) - highly desirable

Strong understanding of temporary works, method statements, and construction sequencing in complex civil environments

What's on offer:

The opportunity to work on one of the UK's most high-profile infrastructure programmes

Long-term project pipeline with strong job security

Clear career progression into programme or portfolio leadership roles

Comprehensive benefits package and support for continued professional development

This role presents an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Project Manager seeking a high-impact position on a landmark project, with the authority and autonomy to influence delivery at the highest level