Senior Project Manager

A well known university is recruiting for a Senior Project Manager on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering major capital projects across a large and diverse university estate in London. Working within the Estates & Facilities team, the successful candidate will lead the planning, design, procurement and delivery of complex construction and redevelopment projects that support the university's long-term strategic ambitions.

The Role

As Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of major capital projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You will oversee projects from initial planning and design through to procurement, construction and handover, working closely with internal teams, consultants and contractors.

This role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness and the ability to manage complex projects within a live operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large-scale capital construction and refurbishment projects across the university estate
• Manage project governance, risk management and reporting processes
• Oversee design development, procurement, tendering and contract management
• Manage project budgets, cost control and financial forecasting
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and supply chain partners to ensure successful delivery
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders including academic teams and professional services
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, CDM requirements and statutory approvals
• Promote sustainable design and construction practices across projects

About You

We are seeking a construction-focused (Redevelopment) Senior Project Manager with a proven track record of directly leading and delivering complex capital projects, including schemes of £25m+ each in value.

This role requires hands-on project leadership. We are not seeking candidates whose experience is limited to overseeing a Project Management Consultant. The successful candidate must have personally driven projects through all stages of delivery, taking accountability for programme, cost, risk and stakeholder management.

Essential experience includes:

• Demonstrable delivery of complex construction projects (some £25m+).
• Direct line management of Project Managers, Assistant PMs or equivalent.
• Strong grasp of core project management fundamentals, including:
  • Cost planning and cost control
  • Procurement strategy and tender management
  • Risk management processes
  • RIBA design stages and design development control
  • Contract administration and commercial awareness
  • Health & Safety management, including CDM regulations
• A structured, governance-led approach with disciplined reporting and controls.

Professional chartership (MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB or equivalent) would be a significant advantage.

We are looking for an individual who combines delivery credibility with leadership maturity, accountability, and a clear commitment to good governance.

Experience within higher education, the public sector or multi-site estates environments would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation and contribute to the development of a modern, sustainable university estate supporting students, staff and the wider community.

If this sounds like an ideal role for you, please apply today with your most up to date word CV.