Senior Project Manager - Asset Management

This role manages it’s PM direct reports, ensures full governance and compliance, and acts as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders. This role combines programme-level oversight with hands-on support to ensure delivery excellence across the portfolio.

• Lead the planning, execution, and governance of a portfolio of asset management assigned, capital delivery projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Ensure consistent application of project management standards and methodologies.
• Oversee programme-level reporting, risk management, and assurance processes, escalating issues as appropriate in a pro-active and timely fashion.
• Engage with stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and external partners to ensure alignment, transparency, and compliance.
• Support the development and implementation of project execution plans, ensuring integration across disciplines and functions.
• Lead the development and review of programme-level KPIs, performance dashboards, and reporting frameworks.
• Provide commercial oversight, including contract strategy, procurement support, and change control governance.
• Ensure compliance with daa’s capital governance processes, including stage gate approvals and investment controls.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performance team of Project Managers.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery, identifying and implementing best practices.
• Support the Head of Civils & Structures in strategic planning, resource allocation, and portfolio prioritisation.

Experience

• 7-10 years of experience in construction project management, with a proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and contract administration.
• Experience working in a client-side project management role.
• Strong background in project governance, commercial management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to manage risk, resolve issues, and drive performance across multiple projects

Skills

• Strategic thinking and leadership.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Risk management and governance expertise.
• Ability to influence and drive outcomes across teams.
• Proficiency in project management tools and systems (e.g., MS Project, Unifier, CEMAR).
• Ability to motivate and manage team performance.

Education & Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in construction project management, Engineering, or a similar relevant discipline.

Training/Compliance Certification

• PRINCE2 or equivalent ( preferential but not essential).

Professional Memberships

• RICS, CIOB, APM, PMI or equivalent (preferential, but not essential).