Senior Project Manager

Description

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager for a full-time position in support of our Yorkshire Water Contract. The SPM will manage a defined team of APMs and PMs, requiring strong line management skills to effectively lead a small group. Responsibilities include ownership of challenging projects with commercial, financial, or H&S risks, and applying substantial senior project management experience to resolve delivery issues decisively. The role involves supporting customers with new initiatives, driving opportunities, and maintaining trusted advisory relationships while ensuring confidence in our delivery model.

• Ensure all projects comply with contracts, statutory regulations, SHEQ requirements, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with the Head of Capital Works to ensure efficient resource allocation for successful project delivery.
• Foster strong partnerships with suppliers to drive innovation for customers.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients and wastewater division stakeholders.
• Lead localised reporting by preparing and planning concise reports for projects within your area.
• Secure new sales to support the annual financial plan.
• Coordinate with the commercial team on tenders and proposals, ensuring alignment with governance processes.
• Support the business through effective communication in meetings, briefings, reporting, and other forums.
• Provide clear instructions and consistent delivery to inspire confidence.

Requirements

This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment.

• Previous experience of proven line management responsibility
• Knowledge of the construction market
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Previous project management experience in a senior capacity, either an M&E, FM ,construction or critical environment
• Broad understanding of construction Health and Safety law and legislation
• Understanding of general financial terminology
• Understand commercial and financial metrics
• Able to travel to meet the needs of the role requires
• Communicate clearly in both written and verbal forms.

Benefits

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave + bank public holidays
• Have a turnover exceeding £530 million (EBITDA £45 million)
• Salary: competitive salary and benefits package.
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Company car/ Car Allowance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance