Senior Project Manager REF: 2631a

Senior Project Manager – REF 2631

We are recruiting a Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of high‑complexity projects and/or a portfolio of projects across the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of high‑complexity projects and/or a portfolio of projects
• Manage project delivery in line with the Fingleton White Project Management Procedure and internal governance requirements
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams to ensure scope, programme, budget, quality and resourcing requirements are clearly defined and actively managed
• Provide temporary leadership cover for the PMO Lead role when required, overseeing PMO operations, coordinating PMO resources, supporting PMO staff and ensuring continuity of project governance, reporting and project management support services during periods of absence
• Provide strong contract management, including management and negotiation of change, compensation events, variations and contractual risks
• Management and control of project budgets, programmes, and resourcing
• Lead stakeholder engagement with clients, contractors, suppliers, internal teams and governance bodies
• Identify, manage and escalate project risks and opportunities, ensuring effective mitigation plans are in place
• Support company growth, business development and tendering activity, including preparation or review of tender information, cost estimates, programmes and project delivery inputs
• Mentor, coach and support Project Managers, Project Coordinators and other team members to build project management capability
• Support continuous improvement of project management tools, templates, reporting, governance and ways of working
• Act as a senior escalation point for Project Managers, Project Coordinators and Project Administrators, providing guidance and support on project delivery, governance, commercial management and stakeholder challenges

Location: Portlaoise office

Requirements

• Level 8/9 qualification in Project Management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline, or commensurate industry experience
• 8+ years’ relevant project delivery experience, ideally within engineering, infrastructure, utilities, energy or a similarly complex project environment
• Professional project management qualification or membership, such as APM, PMP, PRINCE2 or similar, or working towards same
• Strong leadership, ownership and accountability for project and portfolio delivery
• A client‑focused approach, with the ability to build trust and communicate clearly
• Strong commercial acumen, including experience managing project budgets, forecasts, contract change, cost control and revenue performance
• Experience in contract management, with experience in NEC 4 or similar contract forms desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging clients and stakeholders at different levels of responsibility
• Strong understanding of project governance frameworks, reporting requirements and internal procedures
• Ability to mentor others and contribute to the development of project management capability across the business
• Strong understanding of PMO operations, project governance, portfolio reporting, resource management and project management assurance processes
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project/P6 and other project management systems, including VantagePoint or similar tools
• Full driving licence and own transport required
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential
• Good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

Benefits

• An attractive remuneration package
• Bonus scheme
• Career progression in line with published plan and educational support
• Year on year salary reviews
• Paid paternity & maternity leave
• Continuous Professional Development & pathway to chartership
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Hybrid working (remote and office) & flexible working policy
• Group pension scheme with employer contribution
• Professional certifications, pathways to become a Chartered Project Professional
• Staff wellness programmes
• Participation in ESG activities such as sustainability initiatives, biodiversity committee, STEPS to Engineering, Women in Engineering initiative
• Staff social outings