Project Manager; client side

Project Manager (client side) - civil engineering projects across the North-East (hybrid, 2 days p/w site/office based), Projects available range from £5m - £50m+ in value, up to 5 years.

As Construction Client-Side Project Manager, you will:

• Take ownership of project planning, procurement activities, consultant coordination, and project delivery strategies
• Lead project meetings, stakeholder workshops, and site coordination activities
• Monitor programme performance, project milestones, and key delivery objectives
• Track costs, risks, opportunities, and commercial considerations throughout project life cycles
• Identify project challenges early and implement solutions to minimise risk and maintain programme certainty
• Manage contract administration processes and project governance requirements
• Produce client reports, progress updates, and project documentation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders
• Support the successful delivery of projects across multiple sectors and client groups
• Contribute to our reputation for exceptional client service

We're seeking someone who combines strong technical project management skills with excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Consultancy-based Project Management experience within the civil engineering / construction industry
• Strong understanding of the complete project lifecycle, from feasibility and procurement through to delivery and handover
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and managing stakeholder expectations
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Sound understanding of contracts, procurement processes, project controls, and construction delivery
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to project challenges
• Experience producing high-quality reports, presentations, and project documentation
• Strong digital and IT skills

• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Project Management, Building Surveying, or a related discipline
• Chartered status, or actively working towards professional accreditation
• Experience working within both public and private sector environments
• Familiarity with project management best-practice methodologies and frameworks