Lead Project Manager

Lead Project Manager- Competitive Salary (DOE) – Fantastic Benefit Package - Niche Projects

A new opportunity for a Lead Project Manager to work with a successful global leader in engineering solutions that have operated for over 100 years. A highly respected business who specialises in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation (MEICA) services, offering comprehensive solutions from design and project management to electrical, mechanical, and technology services.

Their in-house team ensures consistency and reliability, operating across various sectors and projects such as Power and Energy, Pharmaceuticals, Nuclear, Industrial, Food and Beverages, Transportation, and Water. A company that are proud to be known as a trusted partner for numerous blue-chip companies, for some of the biggest and most well know businesses that you would have definitely heard of before.

The role is based at their modern, well kitted office in Warrington which is known as a great place to work. A fantastic opportunity to work for one of the best and most respected design and build businesses in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver multiple complex, high-value projects (£5m+) from inception to completion.
  
  
• Lead, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary team of PMs, engineers, and commercial staff.
  
  
• Drive project success through proactive risk, cost, schedule, and change management.
  
  
• Develop and maintain detailed project programs using suitable planning software.
  
  
• Ensure all commercial deliverables—including variations, claims, and extensions of time—are delivered accurately and on time.
  
  
• Facilitate compliance with all internal company procedures, NEC4 contract obligations, CDM regulations, and SHEQ standards.
  
  
• Manage the preparation of accurate, detailed estimates and competitive tender submissions.
  
  
• Monitor and report on project performance to clients and internal stakeholders through structured reporting.
  
  
• Lead and contribute to design reviews and ensure cross-discipline integration.
  
  
• Act as key liaison with clients, maintaining positive relationships and high levels of trust.
  
  
• Support procurement and manage subcontractors through full project lifecycle.
  
  
• Lead change evolution and control processes throughout the life of the project.
  
  
• Support workforce planning and labour forecasting in partnership with site managers and QS teams.
  
  Benefits
  
  
• 25 days holiday (full time employees)
  
  
• Opportunity to purchase an additional holidays per year (up to 5 days for full time employees)
  
  
• 5% employee and employer pension contributions
  
  
• Annual reviews with our pension consultant
  
  
• Group life insurance (3 x salary for members of the company pension scheme or 1 x salary for non-pension members)
  
  
• Private Medical Insurance (once successfully completed probation).
  
  
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
  
• Annual eye test
  
  
• Annual Flu voucher
  
  
• Company sick pay
  
  
• Enhanced Paternity, Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
  
  If you are interested in this postion, please apply now