About the job

Description

Project Manager (SEMD) - £50k-£55k (potentially more for the right candidate) + Company Car / Car Allowance

Role Purpose: We are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager specialising in SEMD.

With a hybrid working model, ideally, you would be willing to commute to the office around twice a week, however this isn’t 100% necessary. You will be expected to travel to HQ at least once a month for project reviews and will have the opportunity for regular site visits.

This role would suit a Project Manager looking to take the next step into a senior capacity.

As a team, we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients who, in turn, touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK.

Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, and supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients in a subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity.

Role Overview

As a Project Manager, you will oversee the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects from inception to completion. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. Your leadership will be pivotal in coordinating resources, managing timelines, and navigating challenges to achieve outstanding results.

This role would also particularly suit ex-military professionals, given the emphasis on infrastructure security, compliance, and protective measures under the SEMD programme — where transferable skills such as leadership, discipline, and operational awareness are highly valued.

The Role

• Contracted to 42.5hrs per week, Monday to Friday
• Management of staff and subcontractors working on assigned projects
• Take responsibility for a series of projects/packages as part of the delivery of the Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) programme
• Take responsibility for the health & safety of self and all under your control, including completion of RAMS
• Creation and management of the appropriate project documentation and control of project expenditure within a monthly project reporting structure
• Close liaison and management of the client and other stakeholders as appropriate
• Work with the team to achieve time and cost targets and coach others to ensure continuous improvement
• Proactively manage the impact on and protection of the environment

Requirements

Essential

• Project management experience in an industrial M&E / MEICA setting
• Knowledge and background in Protective Security and Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) programmes
• Water industry experience – Water / Wastewater process
• Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes
• Experience or knowledge of planning software packages such as Microsoft Project / P6
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation and company procedures
• SMSTS and/or IOSH Managing Safely
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience on NEC Suite of contracts

Desirable

• Appropriate City & Guilds trade qualification where appropriate

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Company car/car allowance
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme – 5% company contribution
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Bike 2 Work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee referral scheme – £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
• Employee recognition schemes
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay