Senior Project Manager

Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Luton (3 days per week on site) / London
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000

A leading UK-based construction and property consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of a high-profile landside infrastructure scheme at Luton Airport, involving the delivery of a major building-associated infrastructure development.

The successful candidate will take ownership of key project deliverables, stakeholder engagement, programme and budget control, and overall project governance. The role requires three days per week on-site at Luton, with flexibility to work from the London office or remotely the rest of the week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full project lifecycle
• Oversee the delivery of building-related infrastructure under NEC contract frameworks
• Manage client relationships, consultants, contractors, and other key stakeholders
• Provide strong leadership to ensure programme, budget, and quality objectives are met
• Produce and maintain project documentation including reports, programmes, and risk registers
• Monitor contract performance and manage change control procedures
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a Senior Project Manager role within infrastructure or complex building schemes
• Excellent understanding of NEC contracts (essential)
• Strong project leadership and client-facing skills
• Experience in the delivery of public or landside infrastructure (e.g. car parks)
• Able to work from Luton three days per week, with remaining time in London or remote
• Previous experience in a UK consultancy or project delivery environment
• Chartered status (e.g. MAPM, MRICS, MCIOB) desirable