Senior Project Manager

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • Bristol, Gloucestershire
  • Jun 09, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Senior Project Manager

Bristol
45,000- 55,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Senior Project Manager to join a growing and dynamic organisation. This role is ideal for an ambitious professional looking to take the next step in their career, leading complex projects, driving operational excellence, and contributing to business growth.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary package
    Career progression opportunities
    Professional development and training support
    Company pension scheme
    Supportive and collaborative working environment
    Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects
    Flexible working arrangements where applicable

The Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and delivering projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring all commercial, operational, quality, and health & safety objectives are achieved. Reporting directly to the Senior Leadership Team, this position offers the opportunity to play a key role in project delivery, client relationship management, team development, and wider business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage projects from inception through to successful completion
    Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations
    Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
    Manage project risks, issues, and change control processes effectively
    Monitor project performance and provide regular updates to stakeholders and senior management
    Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders
    Prepare and review project documentation, reports, and presentations
    Identify and manage project variations and commercial opportunities
    Support business development activities, including preparing proposals and attending client meetings
    Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to project teams and junior staff
    Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote best practice project management methodologies
    Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and relevant industry regulations

Requirements:

  • Degree qualified in Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Business Management, or a related discipline
    Proven experience in a Senior Project Manager or similar leadership role
    Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and delivery frameworks
    Excellent commercial awareness and budget management experience
    Demonstrable experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
    Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
    Excellent organisational and planning abilities with a proactive approach
    Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software tools
    Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
    Full UK driving licence (where role requirements apply)

If you're looking to progress your career in geoenvironmental engineering, we'd be keen to hear from you-apply now.

Interested in this or other roles in Geology, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position