Senior Project Manager
GTS is pleased and proud to be working again with one of our key clients. We are searching for a Senior Project Manager who has experience in Government Infrastructure Projects
Be at the heart of projects that shape the nation.
Are you a detail-driven Project Manager with a passion for delivering complex, high-value projects that make a real impact?
We’re hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead major government projects — the kind that leave a legacy. From Security Implementation in civic buildings to large-scale public infrastructure, this is your opportunity to take ownership of transformative work that directly improves communities.
Why This Role?
- High-impact work: Play a pivotal role in nationally significant government developments.
- Big-budget, complex projects: From multi-million-pound builds to multi-agency coordination – you’ll be in the thick of it.
- Dynamic team environment: Lead cross-functional teams of experts in engineering, planning, procurement, and delivery.
- Career-defining opportunities: This is the kind of work that gets recognised and rewarded.
About You:
- Proven experience managing large-scale government construction or infrastructure projects.
- A master of the detail – you’re known for keeping budgets tight, timelines on track, and stakeholders informed.
- Recognised Project Management qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, PMP).
- Exceptional leadership and people management skills — you can inspire and motivate teams under pressure.
- Excellent knowledge of public sector governance, compliance, and procurement processes.
- A confident communicator who can navigate high-level stakeholders and technical teams alike.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Owning full project lifecycles – from scope and design to delivery and post-implementation reviews.
- Leading multidisciplinary teams with clarity, focus, and a shared mission.
- Driving accountability across multiple contractors, partners, and stakeholders.
- Managing risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and upholding the highest safety and quality standards.
- Reporting to senior clients with transparency and confidence.
Ready to build something that matters?
- If you’re looking to take your career to the next level, working on projects that push boundaries and serve the public good, then we want to hear from you.
Please contact Greg McHugh our group MD, on greg.m@gts-search.com, by sending your resume and cover letter for a confidential conversation