Senior Project Manager

Mesh-AI Limited; Remote; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams for critical infrastructure projects. This role involves guiding large-scale initiatives, fostering strong client relationships, and ensuring compliance with NEC contracts. Ideal candidates will have experience in Utilities, Renewables, or Infrastructure, alongside strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. The firm offers competitive salary packages, including a company car, pension plan, and generous leave options.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan

25 days annual leave

Discount scheme

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Qualifications

• Experienced project leader in Utilities, Renewables, or Infrastructure.
• Skilled communicator who values teamwork and inclusion.
• Ability to create a positive, solution-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Guide large-scale projects with confidence.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with NEC contracts while driving projects.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Knowledge of NEC contracts

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

At BakerHicks, we’ve grown rapidly in the Transmission & Distribution sector over the last 12 years, delivering projects that make a real difference to communities across the UK. As our portfolio expands, we’re excited to welcome Senior Project Managers who share our passion for collaboration, innovation, and creating a sustainable future.

Role Summary

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex, high-value projects. You’ll be the trusted link between clients, partners, and internal teams ensuring projects run smoothly and meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide large-scale or multiple projects with confidence and clarity.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, fostering trust and transparency.
• Champion collaboration across diverse teams and disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with NEC contracts while keeping projects on track and within budget.
• Drive continuous improvement and encourage innovative solutions.
• Act as the primary client interface, building strong relationships and resolving issues.

About You

• Experienced project leader with a background in Utilities, Renewables, or Infrastructure.
• Skilled communicator who values teamwork and inclusion.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and project governance.
• Ability to bring people together and create a positive, solution-focused environment.

Why Join Us?

• Work on some of the UK’s largest critical infrastructure projects.
• Join a diverse, collaborative team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Access a wide network of engineering expertise and opportunities for professional growth.

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

#LI-DS1

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

UK Demographic Questions

To help us promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workplace, we invite you to provide some optional demographic information. This data helps us understand the diversity of our applicants and improve our recruitment practices.

Please be assured that your responses are completely voluntary and confidential. Providing this information will not affect your application or hiring process in any way. If you prefer not to answer any of the questions, you may select “Prefer not to say.”

Thank you for your support in helping us create a more inclusive workplace.

What is your age? * Select...

We positively encourage applications from candidates of all ethnic groups. Please indicate which ethnic grouping best describes you * Select...

You’re disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. Do you consider yourself to have a disability? * Select...

What is your gender? * Select...

Have you ever served in the UK Armed Forces or as a reservist? * Select...

By checking this box, I consent to BakerHicks collecting, storing, and processing my responses to the demographic data surveys above. *