Description

Our client are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of a landmark industrial development, near to Taunton, Somerset. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile, multi-million-pound scheme. You'll be involved from pre-construction through to completion, managing a diverse team of consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver a best-in-class facility safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities * Lead the successful delivery of a major industrial development from pre-construction through to completion. * Manage programme, budget, quality, and risk to ensure successful project outcomes. * Act as the primary client contact, building strong relationships with key stakeholders. * Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams. * Oversee procurement, contract administration, and commercial performance. * Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards. * Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies. * Review and approve design, technical, and construction information. * Prepare and present regular project reports to senior stakeholders. * Drive collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across the project team. * Ensure successful commissioning, handover, and project close-out. You will be an accomplished project management professional with a proven track record of delivering large-scale industrial, logistics, manufacturing, or infrastructure developments. You will have: * Significant experience managing complex construction projects valued at £50m+. * Strong knowledge of industrial or logistics developments. * Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills. * Experience administering construction contracts (NEC and/or JCT). * Strong commercial awareness and financial management capability. * A proactive approach to programme management and risk mitigation. * Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across consultants and contractors. * Excellent reporting and governance skills. * Degree qualified in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, or a related discipline. * Chartered status (MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM, CEng or equivalent) is desirable