Senior Project Manager

Overview

As Senior Project Manager at EMEC you will drive the delivery of major, multi-stream projects within ecology, land management and delivery partnerships. You will lead the Project Management team, oversee commercial performance and tenders, and shape how projects are planned and executed to deliver client value and nature benefits. You will work across our multidisciplinary teams and strategic partners, contributing to EMEC’s growth and strategy. This role offers the chance to lead cross-functional delivery and elevate project management practice in a purpose-driven consultancy.

Pay / Benefits

Flexible working options
Generous employer pension contribution
Health payment plan
Personalised development programme

Responsibilities

Deliver concurrent projects and major contracts from inception to completion
Accountable for programme scope, resources, budget, commercial performance, risk, quality and contractual requirements
Maintain reliable forecasts on resources, revenue, costs and final margin
Manage scope, change, variations and value for additional work
Oversee contractual management (including NEC) and risk control
Lead and develop EMEC's Project Management team and raise practice standards
Coordinate delivery across EMEC teams, subcontractors and delivery partners
Build and maintain key client relationships and identify repeat business opportunities
Lead major tenders and proposals with cross-functional input
Plan and mobilise new strategic projects and contracts
Foster relationships with subcontractors and partners for integrated delivery
Contribute to SM Team strategy, planning and performance
Lead strategic improvements to delivery, processes, and client outcomes
Support quality, environmental, health and safety and risk management across projects

Key requirements

Significant experience managing complex projects and multiple workstreams
Proven track record delivering to programme, budget and quality requirements
Strong commercial awareness including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and profitability
Experience with contract review and management (NEC) and handling scope, risk and change
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors and delivery partners
Strong client and stakeholder management skills
Experience leading competitive tenders and proposals
Experience developing new client relationships or areas of work
Experience leading and developing people
Strong planning, organisation, judgement and problem-solving skills
PM qualification such as APM PMQ, PRINCE2 or equivalent professional experience
Open to candidates from environmental consultancy, infrastructure, engineering, construction or similar sectors