Senior Project Manager

  • Red Sky Personnel Ltd
  • Paston, Norfolk
  • 16/07/2026
Full time Construction Project Manager Management Architect and Design

Job Description

Senior Project Manager

Norfolk
Excellent Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Red Sky Personnel are recruiting on behalf of a leading infrastructure contractor for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their expanding Utilities division.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering major gas transmission infrastructure projects for one of the UK's leading energy clients. Working within a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you'll be responsible for leading the successful delivery of complex projects from planning through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager looking to progress their career while delivering nationally significant infrastructure projects.

The Role

Reporting into the senior leadership team, your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing the delivery of major gas transmission infrastructure projects from inception through to completion.
  • Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in line with contractual requirements.
  • Preparing and maintaining project documentation, including programmes, budgets, risk registers and governance documentation.
  • Managing project performance, reporting progress and identifying risks and opportunities.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, designers, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
  • Leading project meetings and ensuring accurate reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Working closely with commercial teams to manage project budgets, CVRs, forecasting and profitability.
  • Supporting the procurement and management of subcontractors and supply chain partners.
  • Promoting a positive SHEQ culture and ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
  • Supporting the successful delivery of multiple projects across the UK as required.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background delivering major infrastructure or utilities projects.

You will have:

  • A minimum of 10 years' experience within construction, engineering, utilities or energy infrastructure.
  • Previous experience managing major infrastructure projects from inception through to completion.
  • Experience delivering gas transmission or other regulated utility projects would be highly advantageous.
  • Strong commercial awareness, including budgeting, forecasting, change management and CVRs.
  • A good understanding of NEC contracts and project controls.
  • Knowledge of CDM Regulations and construction health and safety requirements.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Proven experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing subcontractors.
  • Strong organisational and reporting skills.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Car allowance
  • Annual bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Long-term secured work within the UK energy infrastructure sector
  • Excellent career development and progression opportunities
  • The opportunity to deliver nationally significant infrastructure projects for one of the UK's leading utility clients

If you're an experienced Senior Project Manager looking for your next challenge within the utilities and infrastructure sector, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Red Sky Personnel for a confidential discussion.