Senior Project Manager
️ Job Title: Senior Project Manager – £50m New Build School
📍 Location: Essex, UK
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
💰 Salary: Competitive + Package (Car Allowance, Bonus, Pension, etc.)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of a landmark £50 million new-build secondary school project in Essex. This is a career-defining opportunity to take full responsibility for a complex, high-profile education scheme from pre-construction through to completion.
As the Senior Project Manager, you will be the key point of contact for the client and stakeholders, ensuring programme, budget, quality, and safety objectives are met throughout the entire lifecycle of the project.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of a large-scale new-build education project.
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Oversee the full project team, including contractors, consultants, and sub-contractors.
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Develop and maintain detailed project programmes, budgets, and risk registers.
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Ensure full compliance with health & safety, building regulations, and quality standards.
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Maintain strong communication with all stakeholders, including local authorities, school trusts, and the design team.
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Provide leadership across design, procurement, construction, and handover phases.
Requirements
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Proven track record in delivering high-value (£30m+) construction projects, ideally in the education or public sector.
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Minimum 10 years of experience in project or construction management, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
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Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent).
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Strong commercial acumen and contract knowledge (JCT/NEC experience preferred).
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Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.
Please apply with your most upto date CV and contact George Isaac regarding this position