Senior Project Manager

Executive Role:
Senior Project Manager Construction - Manchester

• Position: Senior Project Manager (Building & Construction)
• Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Location: Manchester City Centre, North West UK
• Salary Range: £50,000 - £65,000 (Negotiable D.O.E.)
• Chartership Requirement: Mandatory (MCIOB, MRICS, or MAPM)
• Experience: Minimum 8 Years within Consultancy
• Reference Code: SPM/MAN/152

This is a pivotal appointment for a Chartered Senior Project Manager looking to take charge of significant developments within Manchester's booming built environment.

Our client is a highly regarded national Construction Consultancy with a strong pipeline of work across the Northern Powerhouse
. They require a dynamic and seasoned leader to be the commercial and technical anchor for their Manchester operations. We are looking for an ambitious specialist with proven experience in delivering projects within a consultancy environment—
this is a non-IT project management role.

If you are a proactive leader with a robust background in commercial building, residential, and institutional projects, ready to leverage your MRICS/MCIOB status, this opportunity offers high autonomy and clear career progression.

The successful candidate will own the full life-cycle of complex projects, ensuring successful outcomes across program management, cost, and quality.

• Commercial Leadership: Serve as the client interface, providing expert pre and post-contract advice, and ensuring project completion aligns with profitability targets.
• Contractual Expertise: Implement and manage all phases of complex contracts, demonstrating expert proficiency with standard forms such as JCT, NEC
  , and FIDIC (where applicable).
• Cost & Program Management: Utilize advanced software (e.g.,
  Asta Power Project, MS Project
  ) to manage schedules, oversee value engineering, and maintain rigorous cost controls.
• Quality Assurance: Drive technical excellence and adherence to statutory and quality standards across all project phases.
• Team Development: Contribute actively to the growth of the Manchester office by supervising, mentoring, and developing junior and intermediate project managers.

We are seeking a dedicated professional who can demonstrate:

• Consultancy
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum 8-10 years post-qualification experience gained specifically within a reputable Construction Project Management Consultancy
  .
• Education: Degree-qualified in a relevant construction or built environment discipline (e.g., Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, etc.).
• Chartership Requirement:
  Professional Chartership is mandatory (or actively working towards completion). Please clearly indicate your status (
  MRICS, MCIOB, or MAPM
  ) in your application.
• Sector Exposure: Demonstrable track record managing projects in sectors including High-Density Residential, Commercial Office Space, Education, and Healthcare.
• Skills: Exceptional written communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and team leadership abilities are essential.

This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 - £65,000 (D.O.E.) coupled with a comprehensive package designed for senior-level professionals:

• Annual Leave: 30 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Financial: 6% employer pension contribution and 3x Life Cover.
• Professional Support: Paid professional membership fees.
• Allowances: Mobile, Laptop, and Mileage allowance.
• Development: Structured career development and training pathways.