Senior Project Manager / Contract Manager

Job Title:        Senior Project Manager / Contract Manager Salary:            Competitive and dependent on experience Location:        Home Based / UK Wide Contract:        Permanent / Full time About IES IES Utilities Group is a leading UK utility provider delivering end-to-end multi discipline solutions. Our teams operate across Power, Gas, Water, Telecoms, District Heating and Renewables, providing survey, design, construction, and maintenance services nationwide. With a commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability, IES supports clients in building and maintaining resilient, future-ready infrastructure networks across the UK. About the Role IES Group is seeking an experienced Senior Project / Contract Manager to lead the delivery of complex engineering design and build projects within the UK gas infrastructure sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe, compliant, and profitable delivery of major gas transmission and distribution projects from initial development through detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover. This role requires extensive experience managing multidisciplinary teams, commercial performance, client relationships, and programme delivery within highly regulated environments. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record delivering projects for National Gas and Cadent and have a strong understanding of UK gas industry standards, policies, and operational requirements. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery Lead the successful delivery of complex gas infrastructure projects across design and construction phases. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery to agreed scope, programme, quality and budget. Develop and implement project execution strategies aligned to client and business objectives. Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with relevant UK gas industry specifications, standards and legislation. Provide leadership throughout project life cycles from concept through commissioning and handover. Contract Management Manage NEC, bespoke client and framework contracts. Monitor contractual obligations, risks, opportunities and change management processes. Ensure robust commercial governance and control of project costs, budgets and forecasting. Lead the resolution of contractual issues and disputes where required. Work closely with commercial teams to maximise project profitability and cash flow performance. Client Relationship Management Act as the primary senior interface with National Gas, Cadent and other strategic clients. Develop long-term client relationships through consistent delivery excellence. Lead project review meetings, governance boards and stakeholder workshops. Identify and support business development opportunities within existing frameworks and contracts. Leadership and Team Management Lead multidisciplinary teams including engineering, construction, commercial, planning and HSEQ…