Lead Project Manager

Lead Project Manager - Newcastle, Public Sector

Tier 1 Project Management Consultancy, Newcastle, Leeds or Manchester (with travel to Newcastle) Competitive Salary + Package

Eden Brown is delighted to be partnering with a leading global consultancy to recruit a Lead Project Manager for a major government workplace project in the North East.

This is an outstanding opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile commercial fit-out programme, leading project delivery from inception through to completion while acting as the key interface between the client, consultants, contractors and wider stakeholder team.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead delivery of a major workplace fit-out project through all project lifecycle stages.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the client and key stakeholders.
• Manage multidisciplinary consultant teams and contractor performance.
• Monitor programme, budget, risk and project performance.
• Oversee procurement and contract administration activities.
• Drive effective governance, reporting and project controls.
• Manage project risks, changes and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure successful project handover and close-out.
• Champion health, safety and wellbeing throughout delivery.

About You:

Were keen to speak with experienced project professionals who can demonstrate:

• A background in construction project management or consultancy.
• Experience delivering commercial office, workplace, fit-out or refurbishment projects.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams.
• Knowledge of contract administration and commercial management.
• Proven ability to manage risk, programme and project governance.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Membership of, or progress towards, a recognised professional body such as APM, RICS, CIOB or equivalent.
• Eligibility to obtain UK security clearance.

Whats on Offer:

• Opportunity to lead a flagship government programme.
• Exposure to a major public sector client environment.
• Work with a highly regarded consultancy business.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible base location in Leeds or Manchester with travel to Newcastle as required.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Paul Deaville at Eden Brown or apply today.

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.