Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Location: Bolton (Office-based)

37 hours per week – Monday to Friday (Typically 8:00–17:00, with a 12:00 finish on Fridays)

Full-Time | Permanent

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex, high-value government projects and programmes. This is a pivotal, client-facing role with full accountability for project performance, commercial outcomes, and stakeholder engagement. You will operate at both a strategic and operational level, working closely with senior leadership, clients, and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities
Project & Programme Leadership

• Lead the delivery of complex, multi-million-pound projects and/or programmes from initiation through to completion
• Provide strategic leadership across cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery
• Act as the primary escalation point for major risks and issues

 

Commercial & Financial Management

• Full accountability for project P&L and financial performance
• Drive cost control, forecasting, and margin improvement
• Lead commercial negotiations with clients and subcontractors

 

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders
• Provide clear, executive-level reporting to clients and leadership
• Manage expectations and resolve complex challenges effectively

 

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Establish and maintain robust project governance structures
• Ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements and regulatory standards
• Lead risk identification, assessment, and mitigation activities

 

Planning, Delivery & Execution

• Oversee project planning using tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project
• Ensure effective resource planning, scheduling, and delivery coordination
• Drive performance against cost, quality, safety, and programme targets

 

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers and wider teams
• Build high-performing, collaborative project environments
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and excellence

 

Business Improvement & Strategy

• Support bid and tender activities, including risk and commercial input
• Contribute to business strategy and continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify opportunities to enhance delivery performance and processes

 

About You

You will be a commercially astute and strategically minded project professional with a proven track record of delivering complex projects.

Essential:

• Formal Project Management qualification (APM, PMI or equivalent)
• Degree or HND in Engineering, Construction, or related discipline
• Proven experience managing complex, high-value or multiple concurrent projects
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4)
• Demonstrated P&L responsibility and commercial acumen
• Experience leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders

 

Desirable:

• Chartered status (APM, PMI or equivalent)
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g. rail, nuclear, MOD)
• Experience supporting bids and tenders
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project

 

About NRL
The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
 
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