44 senior development manager jobs found

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Infrastructure Project (Kent) An established and highly respected infrastructure and engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major power and utilities project based at Kingsnorth Power Station near Rochester, Kent. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a strong reputation for delivering complex civil engineering and energy infrastructure schemes across the UK. Known for its collaborative culture, long-term project pipeline, and commitment to developing its people, the company offers the chance to work on high-profile works with genuine career progression opportunities beyond the initial project duration. Location Kingsnorth Power Station, ME3 9NJ Duration Immediate start through to Spring 2027, with strong potential for future framework projects and/or a permanent position. Project Scope Overhead line reconductoring works (self-delivery) Civils enabling works (subcontracted) The...

Senior Site Manager Location: Middlesbrough Position Type: Temporary (with strong Temp-to-Perm potential) Sector: Major Project / High-Rise Residential / Mixed-Use Salary/Rate: Competitive (Dependent on experience) About the Role We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Site Manager to lead a flagship development in Middlesbrough. This is a prominent, high-profile project requiring a heavyweight manager to oversee the scheme through critical phases. This is an initial temporary position with a clear and genuine pathway to transition into a permanent role. As the Senior Site Manager, you will take operational ownership of the project, managing both the external envelope and internal fit-out teams. We need someone who has "been there and done it"-a professional who understands what it takes to drive a major project through its full life cycle from breaking ground to final handover. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage daily on-site operations, ensuring the project is delivered on...

The Opportunity Our client, a leading engineering organisation within the nuclear sector, is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join their team on a major uranium enrichment FEED project. This is a senior-level position offering the opportunity to take full ownership of the electrical scope on a complex and high-profile programme. The Role Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager and/or Electrical Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading all electrical engineering activities. This is a purely electrical role, requiring recent nuclear sector experience. Key Responsibilities * Take full responsibility for delivery of the electrical scope, including planning, reporting, and change management * Lead engineering meetings and coordinate delivery across the electrical team * Support project cost estimates, including CTR development * Produce, review, and approve a wide range of engineering documentation, including: * Basis...

Senior/ Electrical Project Manager Tier 1 MEP Contractor | Commercial Building Services 📍 City of London 💷 Freelance or Permanenet £80k-£100k + Benefits Package A market-leading Tier 1 MEP Contractor with a strong presence across the UK and Europe is looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join the delivery team on a flagship commercial development in the City of London. The business has built an outstanding reputation for delivering technically complex projects across the Commercial, Data Centre, Life Sciences and Infrastructure sectors, and is currently delivering one of London’s most high-profile schemes with an overall MEP package value exceeding £50m. Currently in pre-construction, the project is due to commence on site later this year, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to be involved from an early stage through to delivery and handover. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected contractor with a strong pipeline of...

Project Manager – Freelance Location: London & South East Rate: £360 per day + travel expenses Type: Freelance / Contract Start: Immediate The Opportunity Are you an experienced construction Project Manager with a strong background delivering retail, shop fit out and leisure projects? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy taking ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion? If so, we’d like to hear from you. We are currently working with a well-established and rapidly growing fit out and refurbishment contractor delivering some of London and the South East’s most prominent retail and leisure schemes. Due to a strong pipeline of secured work, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Project Manager to join the business immediately. Upcoming projects include several high-profile retail and leisure schemes, including a particularly major leisure development commencing at the end of June within one of London’s most iconic...

Senior Site Manager Location: Brackley (NN13) Rate: £280 a day (Personal CIS) Hours: 8 hours a day (Monday-Friday) Contract: 14 weeks’ worth Start Date: June 2026 Nelson Permanent Placements are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Senior Site Manager to drive groundworks on a New Build Homes Development site in Brackley (NN13). The role is client facing so a personable and professional manner with the ability to support the team and directors in communicating with stakeholders and the workforce. Day to Day Tasks * Delivering project in line with quality, cost & programme * Ensuring all plant, labour and materials are ordered in a timely manner * Behave in line with company values. Teamwork, integrity, quality of service * Managing the project and deliver quality outcomes on time and in budget * Manage health & safety Senior Site Manager Requirements: * A Valid CSCS Card (Black) * A Valid SMSTS Certificate * A Valid 3-day First Aid...

Residential Site Manager – Cheltenham 3 Month Contract Immediate Start Available We are currently recruiting for an experienced Residential Site Manager to oversee a new build housing development in Cheltenham on behalf of a well-established regional contractor/developer. This is a contract position for approximately 3 months, with the opportunity to work on a busy live residential scheme delivering high-quality traditional build homes. Responsibilities: * Managing day-to-day site operations * Overseeing subcontractors and site labour * Ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, and to a high standard * Conducting site inductions and toolbox talks * Managing health & safety on site * Liaising with senior management and trades * Driving quality control and snagging processes Requirements: * Proven experience as a Site Manager on residential housing developments * Strong knowledge of NHBC...

Senior Project Manager – Extra Low Voltage Systems (ELVS) Package Location: City of London Type: Permanent (PAYE) or Fixed-Term (Self-Employed option available) Duration: Approx. 3 years (project lifecycle aligned) Start Date: Immediate / Subject to notice period Package: PAYE: Competitive salary (DOE) + benefits Self-Employed: Market-competitive day rate (TBC) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a major Extra Low Voltage Systems (ELVS) package within a high-profile commercial development in the City of London. The role covers full project lifecycle responsibility including preconstruction, installation, commissioning, and handover of integrated ELVS systems such as: Building Management Systems (BMS) Energy Management Systems (EMS) Security Systems Communications & Network Systems (CNS) Smart Building Technologies Master Systems Integration (MSI) You will lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure successful delivery on time, within...

Building Safety & Compliance Manager – Greater London Rate(Per day): £460(PAYE) - £600(Umbrella LTD) Contract: Temporary - Full Time Hours Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council for an experienced and knowledgeable Building Safety & Compliance Manager to join their Housing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance, fire safety, or building safety professional to play a key role in ensuring statutory compliance, resident safety, and best practice across a large social housing portfolio. The successful candidate will act as the Council’s lead point of contact for housing safety and compliance matters, providing expert technical guidance across building safety, fire safety, health & safety, and statutory compliance. The Role will require reporting into senior management, you will be responsible for leading on building safety and compliance across the Council’s housing stock, ensuring all statutory...

Freelance Senior Site Manager Residential Groundworks Start: June 2026 Duration: 8 - 10months Sheffield £350 per shift My Client are seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Site Manager / Project Manager to take full control of a major residential groundworks package starting March 2026, for a 10-month contract. This is a No.1 on site position, responsible for the successful delivery of groundworks and civils on a large-scale housing development. THE PROJECT • Residential development of approximately 120 housing units • Full groundworks and civils package • Piled foundations and precast ring beams • Roads and sewers KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Acting as Number 1 on site, overseeing daily site operations • Managing all groundworks and civils activities • Coordination of piled foundations and precast ring beam installation • Managing roads and sewers packages • Ordering materials and maintaining a materials tracker • Managing and tracking RFIs • Leading and managing a site team of...

Project Manager – Groundworks Location: Yorkshire Job Type: Freelance – Long Term Rate: Competitive DOE Start Date: ASAP We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to oversee a large commercial groundwork package based in Yorkshire. This is a long-term freelance opportunity with a well-established groundwork and civil engineering contractor, offering consistent work on a major commercial development. Responsibilities: * Managing day-to-day operations on a large commercial groundwork project * Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, plant, and materials * Ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, and within budget * Leading site meetings and liaising with clients and senior management * Managing health & safety and site compliance * Monitoring progress and reporting on project performance Requirements: * Proven background in commercial groundworks and civils * Previous...

Contracts Manager (Building / Tiling / Civils / Wet Trades Background, £21.69 per hour, Temp to Perm We are seeking an experienced and proactive Contracts Manager with a strong background in Building, Tiling, Civils, or Wet Trades to join our client’s busy and fast-paced operation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can confidently manage reactive workloads in a high-volume environment while maintaining exceptional standards and team performance. Benefits​​​​​​​ * Opportunity to work within a dynamic and growing business * Career development and progression opportunities * Supportive and collaborative working environment Responsibilities * Manage daily operations within a reactive, high-volume environment * Lead and supervise teams across building, tiling, civils, and wet trade activities * Coordinate workloads and ensure jobs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard * Prioritise urgent and reactive tasks effectively *...

Construction Manager / Senior Supervisor – Dounreay Altrad are looking to recruit a Construction Manager / Senior Supervisor to support the delivery of works on a newly established project at Dounreay. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day operational management of site activities and act as the link between the Project Manager and site supervisors. The role will support the coordination of works, workforce management, and safe delivery of the project in line with programme requirements, safety standards, and client expectations. Due to the nature of the project, candidates with a scaffolding background are preferred to support and coordinate scaffold activities across the project workforce. Key Requirements: * Day-to-day management and coordination of site activities. * Supervision, support, and effective management of supervisors and site workforce. * Ensure all works are delivered safely and in compliance with RAMS, site procedures, and Company...

We are currently seeking a Freelance Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join a residential development project based in the Arundel area. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a key role within a well-structured site team on a substantial multi-phase scheme. The Role: * 6-month freelance contract with an immediate start available * Working 4 days per week on site and 1 day from home * Acting as the lead QS on site for this project * Supported by a part-time Assistant Quantity Surveyor (AQS) and a visiting Commercial Manager * Involvement across 2 phases of a residential scheme, totalling approximately 350 units Key Responsibilities: * Managing commercial aspects of the project on site * Cost control, valuations, and reporting * Liaising with site teams and senior commercial staff * Supporting delivery across both phases of the development Requirements: * Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on traditional build residential projects *...

M&E Senior Project manager Location: Berlin Great opportunity to work on multiple projects in a live data centre ensuring project are managed and handed back in a timely manner. As the post holder, you will be expected to have expertise in working within mission critical facilities such as complex Tier 3 or above Data Centres. A definitive understanding of building services systems, contingency procedures and be proactive in passing on this knowledge through development of the engineering team. The Project Manager will be ensuring the required standards are met and exceeded when operating critical infrastructure and reducing the down time on Projects within that operating paradigm To ensure the highest engineering standards are achieved and maintained at all times by both 3rd party specialist and engineering staff alike. To oversee competencies of 3rd party specialist and engineering staff, train, coach and mentor the engineering team to ensure maximum...

M&E Senior Project manager Sector: Data Centres Client side Location: Newport Great opportunity to work on multiple projects in a live data centre ensuring project are managed and handed back in a timely manner. As the post holder, you will be expected to have expertise in working within mission critical facilities such as complex Tier 3 or above Data Centres. A definitive understanding of building services systems, contingency procedures and be proactive in passing on this knowledge through development of the engineering team. The Project Manager will be ensuring the required standards are met and exceeded when operating critical infrastructure and reducing the down time on Projects within that operating paradigm To ensure the highest engineering standards are achieved and maintained at all times by both 3rd party specialist and engineering staff alike. To oversee competencies of 3rd party specialist and engineering staff, train, coach and mentor the...

Leading, established and highly successful provider of mechanical and electrical installation services to commercial and industrial buildings seek the solid appointment of an experienced and commercially talented Electrical Project Manager from an M&E / Building Services electrical installation project management background to join their exciting planned growth and continued success. Candidates sought MUST be commutable to Kettering and site based here. You will ideally have previous experience working on projects from £10M - £20M although we may still give consideration to those under this depending on your experience and projects exposure. We seek a true professional with experience in high voltage installation projects. Paramount is your experience working on commercial and industrial schemes. Candidates highly sought after are those from an M&E / Building Services background, ideally with direct working experience in the project management and delivery of electrical...

Project Management - Building & Construction Project Broughton 12 Month Contract Project Manager with a background in complex Building and Construction projects? We are looking for a Project Management Business Partner (PMBP) to act as a strategic engine room for our high-value CAPEX projects.   In this role, you won't just track schedules—you will be the "Right Hand" to the Project Leader, ensuring that major infrastructure projects move from initial feasibility and design through to final handover with precision, safety, and financial integrity.   The Role As a PMBP, you will support Multi-Functional Project Teams (MFT) to deliver infrastructure in accordance with global aerospace standards. You will act as a consultant, coach, and governor, ensuring the project remains on track and stakeholders remain informed.   Key Responsibilities: Set up and maintain project governance in accordance with industry-leading PM standards. Liaise between internal clients, external...

Project Management - Building & Construction Project Broughton 12 Month Contract Project Manager with a background in complex Building and Construction projects? We are looking for a Project Management Business Partner (PMBP) to act as a strategic engine room for our high-value CAPEX projects.   In this role, you won't just track schedules—you will be the "Right Hand" to the Project Leader, ensuring that major infrastructure projects move from initial feasibility and design through to final handover with precision, safety, and financial integrity.   The Role As a PMBP, you will support Multi-Functional Project Teams (MFT) to deliver infrastructure in accordance with global aerospace standards. You will act as a consultant, coach, and governor, ensuring the project remains on track and stakeholders remain informed.   Key Responsibilities: Set up and maintain project governance in accordance with industry-leading PM standards. Liaise between internal clients, external...

LV Energisation / Commissioning Engineer Brief Project: Bristol Arena Project Location: Bristol, UK Contract Type: Contract Role Overview Responsible for the safe energisation, testing, commissioning and handover of low voltage electrical systems including LV switchboards, sub-main distribution boards, final distribution boards and associated electrical infrastructure. The successful candidate will ensure all systems are tested, commissioned and energised in accordance with project procedures, manufacturer requirements and UK regulations. Typical Duties * Inspect, test and verify LV electrical installations prior to energisation. * Support the energisation and commissioning of LV switchboards and distribution systems. * Carry out dead testing and live testing activities where authorised. * Complete commissioning documentation and test certification. * Prepare switching schedules, isolation procedures and commissioning records. * Coordinate with project...