Senior Project Manager

Location Belfast
Discipline: Project Management
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £63,000-83,000 per annum
Contact name: Matthew Godfrey

Contact email: matthew@godfreynorth.com
Contact phone: +44 7525 413 563
Published: 12 months ago
Expiry date: 31 Dec 2023 23:59

We are working with a global consulting firm that is looking to hire a Senior Project Manager in it's Belfast offices.

NOTE: Applicants must have right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not offered.

The role will work on iconic deals with national and global clients, with a focus on large capital infrastructure projects across the UK, supporting clients to secure optimum value from projects and provide the expertise they require to navigate challenging, complex situations.


Main responsibilities:

  • Proactively assist in the management of several clients, while reporting to Directors and above

  • Train, support and lead staff

  • Establish effective working relationships directly with clients

  • Contribute to the development of your own and team's technical acumen

  • Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues

  • Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients

  • Develop internal relationships

  • Working with senior leaders of major global businesses to optimise the efficiency of their capital programmes and supporting them to deliver their intended benefits


Applicants must have the following:

  • Experience in projects in one or more of the following sectors: aviation, defence, transportation (roads, rail), energy.

  • Experience in designing and delivering transformative project and programme management and/ or commercial management approaches across a wide range of industries;

  • Providing expertise to clients who strive to deliver projects within constrained budgets or supporting them through challenging situations.

  • Experience in leading the management of contracts, suppliers, or projects and an in depth understanding of the core principles used to support delivery of projects;

  • Has exceptional technical aptitude and analytical skills, to support the creation and delivery of clear and understandable client solutions;

  • Has a strong desire to succeed by learning from colleagues and creating collaborative relationships at all levels;

  • Industry background and currently holds a senior position in their organisation;

  • Has a strong commercial background, with experience in supply chain management, procurement, commercial management and/ or commercial and contract negotiations;

  • The ability to lead a team to deliver projects and solutions;

  • Is open to travel, both nationally and internationally.