Senior Project Manager - Municipal Engineering
Senior Project Manager – Municipal Engineering
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex municipal engineering projects from initial concept through to completion. This role will involve managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within approved budgets.
You will oversee a varied portfolio of infrastructure and public realm schemes, which may include highways, drainage, transport improvements, utilities, environmental works and associated civil engineering projects. Working closely with technical specialists, contractors, consultants and public-sector stakeholders, you will provide strong leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
Key responsibilities
- Manage the planning, design, procurement, construction and handover of municipal engineering projects.
- Prepare and maintain detailed project programmes, budgets, risk registers and delivery plans.
- Lead project teams, allocate resources effectively and monitor performance against agreed objectives.
- Coordinate design reviews, technical approvals, statutory requirements and construction activities.
- Manage consultant and contractor appointments, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and quality standards.
- Identify and mitigate project risks, resolving issues and escalating matters where appropriate.
- Provide clear progress reports, financial updates and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Promote high standards of health and safety, sustainability, accessibility and environmental responsibility.
About you
You will be a qualified civil engineer or experienced project professional with a strong background in municipal infrastructure, local authority or public-sector engineering projects. A recognised project management qualification, such as APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent, would be advantageous.
Applicants should have demonstrable experience managing complex projects, controlling budgets and programmes, and working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement processes, risk management and relevant UK standards is essential.
Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills are required, along with the ability to make sound decisions in a changing environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to projects that enhance communities and improve local infrastructure.
Senior Project Manager - Municipal Engineering
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