Construction Project Manager

This is an opportunity to work on genuinely nationally critical projects with a growing main contractor that has carved out a strong niche in the UK's most sensitive construction environments. The projects matter, the work is technically interesting and the culture rewards people who take pride in delivering it properly.

The business was established in 2018 and has grown to a team of around 30, delivering 4 million to 10 million schemes across defence, government and other high-compliance settings. Projects range from secure fit-outs and refurbishments to bespoke builds, all under NEC3, NEC4 and JCT contracts. This is not volume construction. It is a business that has built its reputation on doing complex work well, and on treating its people as adults.

The Senior PM sits at the heart of that delivery model. Reporting directly to the Project Director, you will act as the commercial and contractual authority across your projects, driving governance, cost control and contract administration end-to-end. The role is UK roaming, giving genuine variety, with a base in Chichester and flexibility on how you split your time. If you want to move away from box-ticking and take ownership of complex, high-trust projects, this is worth a proper look.

Senior Project Manager Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 60,000 to 80,000 (DOE)
• 5,000 Car Allowance
• 10% Balanced Score Card Bonus with Out-Performance Kicker
• WPA Health Cover (following probation)
• Death in Service Benefit from Day 1
• Statutory Pension
• Financial Advisor Support
• Sponsorship for Professional Qualifications and Training
• EV Car Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• 22 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays
• 5 Hour Working Week (Monday to Friday)
• Travel Expenses Covered
• Charity Contribution Scheme

Senior Project Manager Job Overview

• Act as contractual lead for allocated projects, managing NEC3, NEC4 and JCT contracts across the full project lifecycle
• Administer contracts including early warnings, compensation events, change control, programme acceptance and risk reduction meetings
• Support the commercial function with cost forecasting, cashflow and final account management
• Identify, assess and manage commercial and contractual risks and opportunities
• Establish and maintain robust project controls, reporting and governance arrangements
• Review and challenge programmes, cost plans and subcontractor submissions
• Provide contractual and commercial oversight of on-site construction activities
• Work closely with Construction Managers, site teams and subcontractors to ensure delivery aligns with contractual and programme commitments
• Provide cover for Construction Managers where required
• Ensure compliance with defence, government and secure-environment requirements including access controls and clearance obligations
• Act as the commercial and contractual interface with clients, consultants and framework partners
• Prepare regular project reports covering commercial status, risk, programme and performance

Senior Project Manager Requirements

• Strong background in contracts or commercial management within the construction industry
• Demonstrable experience administering NEC3 and NEC4 contracts
• Experience working in secure, regulated or government environments is desirable
• Solid understanding of construction processes, sequencing and delivery risks
• Degree, HNC or HND in Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or similar is desirable
• Commercially astute with strong contractual judgement and written contractual skills
• Confident managing change, risk and complex stakeholder environments
• Proficient in SharePoint and project and document management systems
• Able to operate autonomously across multiple UK projects
• Eligible for or currently holding UK Security Clearance (SC or DV)
• Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel across the UK and to the Chichester office

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• Nationally critical projects within a genuine niche, not another volume main contractor
• A mature, professional culture built on trust, integrity and doing things properly
• 10% Balanced Score Card bonus with an out-performance kicker gives real reward for delivery
• Sponsorship for professional qualifications and long-term development supported at every level
• A business with a strong social conscience, contributing 10% of profits to community and professional development initiatives

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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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