Senior Project Manager

The Opportunity

This role is about leadership, ownership and delivery. You will be entrusted with a technically complex redevelopment that demands strong commercial awareness, programme control and hands-on project leadership. From coordinating design and procurement through to managing site delivery and commissioning, you will play a central role in shaping the success of the project.

The Role

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a complex M&E redevelopment project.
• Act as the primary point of responsibility for programme, quality and outcomes.
• Attend and lead site meetings, ensuring clear communication across site teams, consultants and stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks early and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Maintain full control of project budgets, including interim invoicing and variation pricing.
• Manage labour planning and resourcing to align with programme and commercial targets.
• Ensure contractual obligations are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage design and drawing processes to support efficient site delivery.
• Cook up and coordinate early procurement of key plant and materials.
• Develop and maintain agreed job programmes, aligning design, procurement and site activities.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety requirements on site.
• Embed best practice and follow up on all H&S actions.
• Maintain rigorous contract compliance at all stages of the project.
• Lead commissioning strategy and provide full certification at project completion.
• Coordinate the production of O&M manuals.
• Maintain full record drawing control to ensure a smooth and compliant handover.

About You

• You are an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in delivering complex M&E projects.
• You bring proven experience managing technically demanding M&E builds.
• You have strong commercial, programme and systems understanding.
• You have confidence leading multidisciplinary teams and site operations.
• You have a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• You have the ambition to take ownership of a high-profile project.

About Guernsey

• Relocating to Guernsey offers a quality of life that is increasingly hard to find elsewhere.
• Short, stress-free commutes.
• Cosy coastal living with easy access to beaches and countryside.
• A safer, slower pace of life.
• A welcoming and well-connected island community.

About C8

• C8 is a Trusted Leader in Guernsey’s Mechanical and Electrical Sector.
• We are renowned for delivering simple yet effective solutions to complex engineering projects across the Channel Islands.
• You will be joining an ambitious, forward-thinking business.
• We have a supportive and collaborative team culture.
• We are trusted with high-profile, technically challenging work.
• This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact, both professionally and personally.

Key Details

• Role: Senior Project Manager
• Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands
• Project: Landmark M&E redevelopment
• Start Date: January 2026
• Full Relocation Package: Available for the right candidate.