Pick Everard
Senior Project Manager
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About the Role
Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, drawing inspiration from a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive, and positivity guide everything we do.
We are seeking an experienced, ambitious Senior Project Manager looking to take the next critical step in their career within this exciting sector. If you are driven to deliver high-quality work, continuously develop your professional skills, and thrive in a culture where success is shared and celebrated – we want to hear from you!
The Opportunity
Pick Everard are appointing a Senior Project Manager for our expanding team based at Porton Down, Salisbury. You’ll be working on an exciting mix of projects for one of our prestigious government clients.
As an essential part of our Project Management team, you will:
- Collaborate densely in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a range of projects.
- Coordinate, manage, and communicate with clients, project stakeholders, and external consultants.
- Prepare and issue essential documentation, including:
- Project Execution Plans (PEP)
- Strategy reports
- Risk registers
- Progress reports
- Oversee and manage pre- and post-contract control, including financial expenditure across all RIBA stages.
Becoming a vital member of our project teams promises a real chance to make a lasting impact on our business.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning, managing, and monitoring projects to deliver against agreed objectives, timescales, budgets, and quality standards.
- Producing and maintaining Project Initiation Documents (PID) and Project Execution Plans (PEP).
- Preparing and presenting Highlight Reports, collaborating with project teams, and securing Project Board approval.
- Identifying, assessing, and managing project risks, maintaining risk registers, and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Developing and maintaining project programmes and schedules, ensuring effective progression tracking and reporting.
- Ensuring project performance and resource utilisation align with delivery objectives, initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, including external accreditation and regulatory partners.
- Managing project outcomes and benefits in line with both business and client objectives.
- Providing strategic insight to address business needs and make impactful decisions for successful delivery.
- Completion of Post Project Evaluation Reports, capturing lessons learned and driving continuous improvement.
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Note: As this role will involve work for a government client, security clearance will be required. Successful candidates must:
- Obtain (or currently hold)** Security Clearance (SC level).
- Be a British national to undergo the clearance process.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
- Excellent knowledge of construction processes and proven Project Management experience within construction.
- Clear risk management understanding, including identification, mitigation, and transfer of risk.
- Expertise in monitoring progress and financial expenditure through all RIBA stages.
- Familiarity with NEC contracts and ability to administer them efficiently.
- Experience in leadership and team direction within a construction or project management context.
Nice to haves:
- Membership of a construction professional body (e.g., RICS, CIOB, CIBSE).
- HNC, HND, or degree in a construction-related discipline.
- PRINCE2 (or APM) Foundation/Practitioner certification.
- Excellent bid-writing and presentation skills.
- Understanding of BIM technology.
About Pick Everard
We are a nationwide multidisciplinary team of over 780 employees, dedicated to partnering with communities to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create long-term value.
- Combining 70 years of unique expertise and creativity, our core principles are success and social responsibility.
- Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive environments for employees and clients alike.
- Encouraging a respectful, welcoming culture where everyone’s contributions are valued and celebrated.
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We thrive on growth, collaboration, and embracing fresh challenges. Whether you’re just starting your journey, evolving your career, or seeking new inspirations, we invite you to drive real progress and impact within our organisation.
Benefits
Here at Pick Everard, we pride ourselves on providing a balanced and engaging workplace, with a lovely mix of:
- Attractive salary & comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Agile working flexibility.
- Continued Career and Professional Development opportunities.
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) involvement.
- 26 days’ annual holiday plus all UK bank holidays, with an option to buy an extra 5 days’ supplementary leave.
- Private healthcare, life assurance, and a healthcare cash plan.
- Stakeholder pension scheme.
- Coverage of professional subscriptions.
- Employee Discount Scheme.
- Eyecare Scheme.
- Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard further commits to the equitable treatment of all employees and applicants regardless of:
- Age
- Disability
- Gender or sex
- Sexual orientation
- Pregnancy or maternity status
- Race or ethnicity
- Religion or belief
- Gender identity
- Marriage and civil partnership status
We promote a diverse, inclusive workplace and warmly encourage applicants from every background to join our journey.
Accessibility
We aim to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for everyone. If you have a disability or other need, contact us at careers@pickeverard.co.uk to discuss how we can support your application or interview.
Recruitment Note
We’re grateful for direct inquiries, as this role is being recruited directly. For this reason, we are not taking unsolicited agency CVs. Thank you for understanding.
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