Senior Project Manager

Costain Group PLC

. Select, lead, direct, and develop project managers and project/area delivery teams within the project portfolio .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex infrastructure projects, with a focus on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. Proficient in fostering collaborative relationships and driving operational performance through effective use of data and digital tools.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementConstruction Contract LawSafety Culture DevelopmentOperational Performance ImprovementStakeholder Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCivil EngineeringProject Programme DeliveryDocument Control SystemsPrimavera SoftwarePerformance Data AnalysisTender ManagementFramework Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadership Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelDigital Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CSCS CardSMSTS QualificationNEC PM AccreditationAPMP Certification

Industry Keywords

UK InfrastructureWater SectorContinuous ImprovementZero LTIRIDDOR Compliance

Tech Stack

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Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Select, lead, direct, and develop project managers and project/area delivery teams within the project portfolio
Support pre-construction planning for new scopes of work
Establish relationships with Costain and client teams
Promote efficiency and continuous improvement within the team and framework service
Provide whole-life oversight and accountability for projects and services through design, procurement, assembly, commissioning, and handover
Champion wellbeing, safety, environmental performance, compliance, and continuous improvement
Create a safety culture targeting Zero LTI and RIDDOR incidents
Foster collaborative relationships across the team and IPT with Severn Trent Water
Work with commercial and supply chain teams from tender through delivery to achieve commercial performance requirements
Use performance and operational data and digital tools to drive operational decisions and performance
Deliver planned work across the Severn Trent Water region and manage either one major project or a portfolio of smaller projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree level/HNC/HND qualification in a Mechanical & Electrical or Civil Engineering discipline and vocational training in Engineering
Relevant CSCS Card
SMSTS Qualification
Significant practical experience successfully managing and delivering a framework of multiple complex or critical projects on major UK infrastructure schemes, including the water sector
Strong track record of delivering project programmes
Knowledge and understanding of construction contract law and forms of contract through experience and formal training
Computer competence in MS Word, Excel, document control systems, and Primavera software
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Driving required
NEC PM Accreditation (desirable)
Association of Project Manager APMP (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment option
Fixed-term contract option
Hybrid working arrangement