Senior Project Manager

Ridgeway and Co

Senior Project Manager

Life Sciences / Data Centre Projects
Location: Cambridge
Salary / Package: Up to £125,000

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex life sciences and data centre projects in Cambridge.

This role requires a proven leader with experience managing technically demanding environments where programme certainty, compliance and quality are critical.

Working with a leading contractor, you will take full responsibility for project delivery from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead the delivery of life sciences or data centre projects from inception to completion

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Manage programme, budget, risk and stakeholder expectations

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Oversee multidisciplinary teams including MEP, specialist trades and consultants

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Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety and quality standards

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Coordinate commissioning, validation and handover processes

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Drive project performance, reporting and client communication

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Manage procurement strategy and subcontractor performance

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Maintain strict control of programme milestones and commercial outcomes

Requirements

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Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering complex construction projects

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Background in life sciences, pharmaceutical, cleanroom or data centre environments

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Strong understanding of MEP coordination and critical services infrastructure

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Experience managing high-value projects with demanding programmes

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Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills

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Strong commercial awareness and risk management capability

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SMSTS

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CSCS (Black or Management level)

Highly Desirable Experience

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GMP or regulated environments

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Cleanroom construction & validation processes

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Data centre resilience & critical systems infrastructure

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Working within live or operational environments

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Tier 1 or major contractor experience

What’s on Offer

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Opportunity to lead high-profile, technically complex projects

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Long-term pipeline within the life sciences & advanced technology sectors

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Professional and collaborative delivery environment

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Competitive salary, package and career progression opportunities

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If you are a Senior Project Manager with life sciences or data centre experience and are looking to lead complex projects in Cambridge, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion