Senior Project Manager
| Posting date: | 09 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £59,800 to £65,955 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 August 2025 |
| Location: | Salisbury, Wiltshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | WJF Technical Support Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Manager with a strong technical background to join our team.
As Senior Project Manager, you will take the lead on carrying out project assurance, delivering feasibility studies, concept, and detailed designs for multi-million-pound schemes across an extensive and diverse estate. You will be the business lead for delivery of sustainable energy solutions with an initial focus on Kitchen dining facilities, Solar PV, and Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.
You will develop and refine the client brief, establish preferred options and be responsible for aspects of CDM compliance. You will champion government soft landings by engaging with and managing key stakeholders throughout the project life cycle. You will oversee and review supply chain design and compliance including project planning, liaison with statutory bodies, identifying and managing project risks, minimising through-life costs and achieving sustainability targets.
The role is based at Westdown Camp on the Western edge of Salisbury Plain and has the ability to allow flexible working where applicable. Attendance at sites anywhere across our 6 regional teams in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland will be required to varying degrees as you support project delivery.
Main Responsibilities
• Provide assurance to regional teams during the project delivery phase as part of the Project Assurance Team carrying out stage gate reviews of technical submissions.
• Be the lead for renewable energy initiatives as we act as the intelligent industry partner for our customer.
• Deliver various outputs to ensure the business fulfils its role under CDM Regulations.
• Collation and preparation of tender documentation.
• Manage and communicate effectively with a variety of complex stakeholders.
• Delivery of outputs using various software tools including ASite, MS Excel and MS Project
The Ideal Candidate
A depth of Project Management experience backed up by a formal Level 5 qualification (HND), or higher, in a Mechanical, Electrical or Building services field.
Knowledge of construction health and safety such as CDM Regulations, COSHH, LOLER, PUWER, Legionella and Asbestos.
A Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2, MSP, APM PMQ, etc.
Membership of a Project Management or building services related professional body such as APM, IET, CIBSE etc.
Demonstrable knowledge of construction contract management including the tender process (NEC preferred).
Demonstrable understanding of risk management.
Knowledge of Building Regulations and Standards including those covering Scotland and Northern Ireland where applicable.
The ability to monitor and communicate project financial performance and administration for all assigned projects.
Workload scheduling and work order processes in a multi-tasking environment
It is desirable to have experience of working within the Defence environment.
It is desirable to have knowledge of the MoD Defence Contracts
Job Benefits
Pension
• Join our company stakeholder pension scheme, with company contributions of up to 8% of your salary.
Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Enjoy 25 days of annual leave pro-rata.
• Your holiday allowance grows with your continued service.
• Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 additional days each year for greater flexibility.
Other Amazing Benefits
• Edenred Savings Scheme: Unlock exclusive discounts and savings for you and your family.
• Annual Salary Review: Conducted in consultation with our recognised Trade Unions to ensure fairness.
• Life Assurance: Insured for three times your annual salary to provide peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Health Cash Plan: Access health benefits for you and your family (add up to four children under 24 to your policy).
• Professional Development: Reimbursement of professional fees and support for ongoing training.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Supporting you during life’s important moments.
• Sick Pay: Sick pay starts after just 6 months of service.
Salary
• £59,800 - £65,955 - Plus Car Allowance of £600 per month.
You must be a UK resident and eligible to work here.
As Senior Project Manager, you will take the lead on carrying out project assurance, delivering feasibility studies, concept, and detailed designs for multi-million-pound schemes across an extensive and diverse estate. You will be the business lead for delivery of sustainable energy solutions with an initial focus on Kitchen dining facilities, Solar PV, and Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.
You will develop and refine the client brief, establish preferred options and be responsible for aspects of CDM compliance. You will champion government soft landings by engaging with and managing key stakeholders throughout the project life cycle. You will oversee and review supply chain design and compliance including project planning, liaison with statutory bodies, identifying and managing project risks, minimising through-life costs and achieving sustainability targets.
The role is based at Westdown Camp on the Western edge of Salisbury Plain and has the ability to allow flexible working where applicable. Attendance at sites anywhere across our 6 regional teams in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland will be required to varying degrees as you support project delivery.
Main Responsibilities
• Provide assurance to regional teams during the project delivery phase as part of the Project Assurance Team carrying out stage gate reviews of technical submissions.
• Be the lead for renewable energy initiatives as we act as the intelligent industry partner for our customer.
• Deliver various outputs to ensure the business fulfils its role under CDM Regulations.
• Collation and preparation of tender documentation.
• Manage and communicate effectively with a variety of complex stakeholders.
• Delivery of outputs using various software tools including ASite, MS Excel and MS Project
The Ideal Candidate
A depth of Project Management experience backed up by a formal Level 5 qualification (HND), or higher, in a Mechanical, Electrical or Building services field.
Knowledge of construction health and safety such as CDM Regulations, COSHH, LOLER, PUWER, Legionella and Asbestos.
A Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2, MSP, APM PMQ, etc.
Membership of a Project Management or building services related professional body such as APM, IET, CIBSE etc.
Demonstrable knowledge of construction contract management including the tender process (NEC preferred).
Demonstrable understanding of risk management.
Knowledge of Building Regulations and Standards including those covering Scotland and Northern Ireland where applicable.
The ability to monitor and communicate project financial performance and administration for all assigned projects.
Workload scheduling and work order processes in a multi-tasking environment
It is desirable to have experience of working within the Defence environment.
It is desirable to have knowledge of the MoD Defence Contracts
Job Benefits
Pension
• Join our company stakeholder pension scheme, with company contributions of up to 8% of your salary.
Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Enjoy 25 days of annual leave pro-rata.
• Your holiday allowance grows with your continued service.
• Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 additional days each year for greater flexibility.
Other Amazing Benefits
• Edenred Savings Scheme: Unlock exclusive discounts and savings for you and your family.
• Annual Salary Review: Conducted in consultation with our recognised Trade Unions to ensure fairness.
• Life Assurance: Insured for three times your annual salary to provide peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Health Cash Plan: Access health benefits for you and your family (add up to four children under 24 to your policy).
• Professional Development: Reimbursement of professional fees and support for ongoing training.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Supporting you during life’s important moments.
• Sick Pay: Sick pay starts after just 6 months of service.
Salary
• £59,800 - £65,955 - Plus Car Allowance of £600 per month.
You must be a UK resident and eligible to work here.
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