Senior Business Manager
HybridNewcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Own and deliver against a project-based P&L, ensuring revenue, margin, and cash targets are achieved while integrating performance across Programme Management, Engineering, Commercial, and Sales pillars. Prepare and manage budgets, resource plans, and business forecasts; rigorously assess opportunities against delivery capacity and commercial objectives. Partner with the Programme Manager to maintain senior-level oversight of project performance, define portfolio-level KPIs, and ensure early intervention on distressed projects. Lead monthly forecasting, financial reviews, and NEC4 contract administration, supporting commercial teams in managing changes and variations. Build strong client relationships, develop pipeline opportunities, and approve proposals aligned with customer requirements and delivery capability. Drive continuous improvement in delivery efficiency, champion data-led decision-making, and foster team development through succession planning and capability assessment. Ensure full alignment with HSEQ, regulatory, and security requirements across the portfolio.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience managing a P&L within an engineering consultancy or project delivery environment
- Strong understanding of how to drive performance across a portfolio of engineering work packages
- Experience working alongside Programme Managers or equivalent delivery leads in complex environments
- Strong financial acumen, including forecasting, cost control, budgeting, and performance reporting
- Solid understanding of NEC4 contracts and associated commercial principles
- Demonstrated ability to set, monitor, and act on performance KPIs at portfolio level
- Experience supporting bid, proposal, and commercial governance activities
- Strong stakeholder management and client engagement skills
- Experience leading and influencing multi-disciplinary teams
Desired Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Management, or a related discipline
- Experience within the nuclear sector or other highly regulated industries
- Professional accreditation (e.g. APM, PMP, Chartered Engineer)
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