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Senior Project Manager - U&R

£32.2 - £37.7 per hourEstimated

 

At BakerHicks, we’ve grown rapidly in the Transmission & Distribution sector over the last 12 years, delivering projects that make a real difference to communities across the UK. As our portfolio expands, we’re excited to welcome Senior Project Managers who share our passion for collaboration, innovation, and creating a sustainable future.

 

 Role Summary

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex, high-value projects. You’ll be the trusted link between clients, partners, and internal teams ensuring projects run smoothly and meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Guide large-scale or multiple projects with confidence and clarity.
  • Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, fostering trust and transparency.
  • Champion collaboration across diverse teams and disciplines.
  • Ensure compliance with NEC contracts while keeping projects on track and within budget.
  • Drive continuous improvement and encourage innovative solutions.
  • Act as the primary client interface, building strong relationships and resolving issues.

 

About You

  • Experienced project leader with a background in Utilities, Renewables, or Infrastructure.
  • Skilled communicator who values teamwork and inclusion.
  • Knowledge of NEC contracts and project governance.
  • Ability to bring people together and create a positive, solution-focused environment.

 

Why Join Us?

  • Work on some of the UK’s largest critical infrastructure projects.
  • Join a diverse, collaborative team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Access a wide network of engineering expertise and opportunities for professional growth.

 

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels.
The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements.

In some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations.

 

Further information on National security clearance levels can be found on the UK Government website: ( National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK ) 

 

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

  • Company car or cash allowance
  • Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
  • Life assurance scheme
  • 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
  • Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
  • Flexible working
  • Family friendly policies
  • Employee assistance
  • Professional development

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.  

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

 

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