Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Location: Plympton (can be further afield but would predominantly be based around Plymouth)

Salary: £85,000 to £100,000 per annum

NEOS Engineering is recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering and construction business for an experienced Senior Project Manager to deliver large‑scale heavy engineering and construction projects across the UK.

This role is ideally suited to a senior professional with a strong mechanical background and a proven track record of managing complex construction environments while operating as Principal Contractor.

• Installation of steel structures, concrete foundations, and general civil works
• Large‑scale heavy engineering and mechanical build projects (e.g. recycling plants, quarry plants, energy‑from‑waste facilities)
• Projects within industrial, mining, quarrying, or similar heavy engineering environments (general house building or commercial developments are not applicable)

• Strong CDM and Health & Safety knowledge and awareness
• Proven experience working as Principal Contractor
• Familiarity with NEC contracts

A predominantly mechanical engineering background

A minimum of 10 years’ experience on large construction projects, including 3–5 years in a similar senior role.

• Strong leadership capability, with experience managing large multi‑skilled site teams (up to 50 personnel)
• High level of commercial awareness, including cost and budget control
• Ability to communicate professionally and technically with clients and key stakeholders
• Clean UK driving licence
• Fluent English (spoken and written)

• Black CSCS Card / NVQ Level 6 or 7
• SMSTS
• Temporary Works Co‑ordinator
• IOSH
• First Aid

• Appointed Person
• Quarry Passport or NEBOSH

Full‑time, site‑based role with travel to various UK locations as required. Competitive salary in the region of £85,000 – £100,000, dependent on experience and suitability. Company vehicle and additional benefits available.