Senior PM

Senior Project Manager
Egham
Up to 85k

My client is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its Affinity Water AMP8 team, overseeing a portfolio of clean water projects across Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll manage a team of four Project Managers, work closely with Affinity Water and key delivery partners, and take ownership of projects from design through to handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of clean water construction projects, ensuring they're delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Manage projects through the full lifecycle, from pre-construction and design through to completion.
• Work closely with design teams to ensure schemes are buildable, compliant and ready for delivery.
• Coordinate pre-construction activities, including planning requirements, site setup and programme readiness.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery through innovation and modern construction
• Work alongside commercial teams to manage budgets, risks and project performance.
• Oversee project programmes, resources and delivery schedules across multiple sites.
• Support the selection and management of subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Ensure projects are delivered to the required quality, cost and programme targets.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Project Managers.
• Build strong working relationships with Affinity Water, internal teams and subcontractors.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and resource planning as projects develop.
• Provide accurate project reporting and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture across all projects.
• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 and company safety procedures.
• Support temporary works management and ensure lessons learned are shared across projects.
• Drive safe working practices and continuous improvement throughout project delivery.
• Previous experience managing complex construction projects or programmes.
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate teams.
• Good understanding of CDM 2015 and construction health & safety legislation.

Skillset required:

• Experience working under NEC and/or IChemE contracts.
• HNC, Degree or equivalent construction qualification (or relevant experience).
• PRINCE2, APM or similar qualification (or equivalent practical experience).
• CSCS Card (or willingness to obtain one).
• Confident using Microsoft Office 365.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to safe, high-quality delivery.