Senior Construction Project Manager


Company:	Stafford Lawrence Ltd
Salary:	£55,000 - £65,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Gloucester, GL1 0AA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Jul 2026
Closing date:	19 Aug 2026

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Summary

Senior Project Manager (Infrastructure & Development)

THE ROLE: Shaping Infrastructure in the South West

This is a pivotal appointment for a Chartered Senior Project Manager looking to play a leading role in the continued growth of our client’s Gloucester office. You will be the technical anchor for significant developments, with a specific focus on infrastructure, strategic land, and large-scale residential schemes.

Our client offers a collaborative, high-momentum environment. They are seeking a confident leader who can operate as a visible, reliable point of contact for clients, managing both complex project delivery and the strategic development of the local team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Leadership: Own the full project life-cycle, ensuring compliance with time, budget, and quality standards.

Infrastructure Focus: Lead on complex projects specifically within civils and infrastructure sectors.

Client Engagement: Act as the primary liaison, driving repeat business through strong relationships and local market knowledge.

Commercial & Contractual Management: Provide technical consultancy across pre- and post-contract stages; manage complex contracts, including NEC, JCT, and ICC.

Risk & Control: Proactively identify and mitigate project risks; manage budgets, cost control, and value engineering.

Team Development: Support the Project Management Partner by mentoring and developing junior team members, fostering a collaborative office culture.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a proactive professional who possesses the following:

Sector Specialism: Strong, demonstrable experience within civils and infrastructure delivery is ESSENTIAL.

Development Exposure: Previous work within strategic land, utilities, or large-scale residential developments.

Professional Background: Proven experience in a consultancy or client-side project management environment.

Technical Qualifications: Must hold a professional qualification (MCIOB, MRICS, APM, or equivalent).

Skills: Expert in managing multiple stakeholders and high-level project teams. Proficiency in scheduling tools (Asta Power Project / MS Project) is highly advantageous.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary: Competitive, £50,000 – £65,000 (D.O.E.).

Annual Leave: 30 days plus bank holidays.

Pension: 6% employer contribution.

Benefits: 3x Life Cover, paid professional membership fees, mobile, laptop, and mileage allowance.

Career Growth: Structured development pathways within a rapidly growing office

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