Construction Senior Project Manager in Rotherham

Rotherham | Hybrid Working | Negotiable DOE

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to provide client-side project management support across a diverse portfolio of high-profile capital construction projects within the public sector.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of projects valued at approximately £30 million, working across regeneration, education and community infrastructure schemes that will have a lasting impact on local communities.

The successful candidate will act as the client-side lead, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and driving projects through the design, procurement and construction phases to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple construction projects with a combined value of circa £30m.


• Manage project delivery across design, procurement and construction phases.


• Monitor programmes, milestones, budgets and risk management activities.


• Coordinate consultants, contractors and key stakeholders.


• Drive project actions to ensure successful delivery against objectives and timescales.


• Support schemes through the relevant RIBA stages from design development through to completion.


• Act as the client's representative, providing technical oversight and informed decision-making.


• Chair and facilitate project meetings, governance boards and progress reviews.


• Produce project reports and performance updates for senior stakeholders.


• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, contractual obligations and health and safety regulations.

Current Project Portfolio

You will support the delivery of several significant capital projects, including:

Wombwell Town Centre Redevelopment

• £8m-£10m regeneration programme.


• Demolition, refurbishment, new-build development and public realm enhancements.

Wath Town Centre Library Development

• New community library facility.


• Currently progressing through RIBA Stage 4 under a Design & Build contract.

New Special School Development

• Circa £10m project.


• Includes development works associated with a Grade II Listed Building.

Essential Experience

• Significant experience delivering construction projects in a client-side, consultancy or public sector environment.


• Proven track record managing medium to large-scale capital projects.


• Strong understanding of construction project lifecycles.


• Experience managing multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams.


• Experience delivering projects through the RIBA Plan of Work stages.


• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously.


• Strong stakeholder engagement and project governance experience.

Essential Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in:
  
  
  
  • Construction Management
  
  
  • Project Management
  
  
  • Building Surveying
  
  
  • Quantity Surveying
  
  
  • Civil Engineering
  
  
  • Or a related discipline
  
  
  
  


• Relevant project management qualification or equivalent professional experience.

Desirable

• Local authority or public sector project delivery experience.


• Membership of APM, RICS, CIOB or a similar professional body.


• Experience overseeing education, regeneration or heritage projects.

Why Apply?

• High-profile regeneration and education projects


• Diverse project portfolio worth approximately £30m


• Hybrid working


• Opportunity to influence major public sector investment programmes


• Competitive rate negotiable depending on experience

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