Senior Project Manager

Technical Project Manager / Senior Technical Project Manager / Associate

Location: Leicestershire (Flexible Working Available)

Salary: £65,000 – £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits

The Opportunity

A growing land and development consultancy is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager / Associate to lead the technical delivery of residential and mixed-use development projects across the UK.

This is a senior appointment offering a genuine pathway to Director level, providing the opportunity to shape technical delivery, support business growth and influence the long-term direction of the business.

You will act as the senior technical lead across multiple infrastructure-led developments, managing design coordination, statutory approvals, infrastructure delivery and stakeholder engagement from pre-construction through to the commencement of works on site.

Role Overview

You will take ownership of the technical and project management functions across a diverse portfolio of developments, including:

• Strategic residential infrastructure
• Mixed residential and commercial schemes
• Pre-construction technical coordination
• Infrastructure agreements and statutory approvals

This role combines hands-on project delivery with leadership responsibility, commercial input and client relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Design Coordination

• Act as the primary technical lead for clients and multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Lead infrastructure design development and manage statutory approvals, including S278, S38, S104 and S184 agreements.
• Oversee the design and coordination of roads, drainage, utilities, earthworks and associated infrastructure.
• Chair technical meetings and coordinate engineering and design teams.
• Prepare and manage technical documentation, including infrastructure delivery plans and design strategies.

Project & Programme Management

• Develop and manage project execution plans and technical delivery programmes.
• Coordinate approved designs with client, contractor and delivery teams.
• Support contractor procurement activities and ensure compliance with technical standards.
• Chair project meetings and maintain robust governance and reporting procedures.
• Monitor programme performance and proactively manage project risks.

Cost & Risk Management

• Provide technical input into cost planning and value optimisation.
• Identify, assess and mitigate technical and programme risks.
• Advise clients on technical variations and their commercial implications.
• Support the successful delivery of projects within agreed budgets and timescales.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong working relationships with local authorities, statutory undertakers, consultants and contractors.
• Present technical updates clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders.
• Resolve design issues and coordinate technical solutions to maintain programme momentum.
• Ensure effective communication across all project teams throughout the development lifecycle.

Business Growth & Leadership

• Support business development initiatives and strengthen existing client relationships.
• Mentor and develop junior members of the technical project management team.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of the business and expansion of the technical service offering.
• Promote best practice and drive continuous improvement across project delivery.

Candidate Profile - Essential

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or a related discipline), or an equivalent Project Management qualification.
• Minimum of five years' experience in technical project management within residential development, infrastructure or land development.
• Strong understanding of UK planning processes and technical approval procedures.
• Experience managing infrastructure agreements, including S278, S38, S104 and related approvals.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Excellent commercial awareness with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Experience working with residential developers or land promoters.
• Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contract suites.
• Experience producing bespoke technical documentation and reports.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MS Project and/or BIM platforms.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £65,000 – £80,000 (dependent on experience)
• Annual bonus of up to 10%
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Professional membership fees paid
• Flexible working arrangements
• Clear pathway to Director level

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy where you'll have the autonomy to make a genuine impact while progressing your career into senior leadership.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Influence technical delivery standards across major developments.
• Build long-term relationships with leading developer and landowner clients.
• Play an active role in the strategic growth of the business.
• Progress towards Director level within a supportive and ambitious consultancy.