Senior Project Manager Construction Consultancy

A growing construction consultancy in Manchester is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their team and lead the delivery of public-sector projects. The Senior Project Manager will take ownership of live schemes, working closely with clients, consultants and contractors to ensure successful delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Project Manager who is confident operating in a delivery-focused environment and wants to take responsibility for complex projects.

The successful Senior Project Manager will be trusted to lead projects independently while supporting more junior members of the team. The Senior Project Manager will manage key client relationships, oversee multidisciplinary teams and ensure projects are delivered in line with programme, quality and risk requirements. For an ambitious Senior Project Manager, this role offers the opportunity to strengthen their leadership experience and continue progressing towards Associate level.

You must have prior construction consultancy experience to be considered for this role.

The Senior Project Manager's role

The Senior Project Manager will lead the delivery of public-sector projects from pre-construction through to completion, taking responsibility for day-to-day project performance.

Responsibilities will include managing project programmes, leading client and consultant meetings, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, monitoring progress and risk, preparing reports and driving projects through key delivery milestones.

The Senior Project Manager will also provide guidance to junior colleagues and help maintain a high standard of project delivery across the wider team.

The Senior Project Manager

The successful candidate will have:

Strong Project Management experience within a construction consultancy

Proven experience delivering public-sector, education, healthcare, civic or similar projects

A degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline

Experience leading projects through the full project lifecycle

Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills

Experience managing multidisciplinary consultant teams

Good understanding of programme, risk, governance and project controls

MRICS, MAPM, ChPP or another relevant professional qualification, or progress towards chartership

In Return?

£60,000 - £70,000

Opportunity to lead public-sector projects

Strong delivery-focused responsibility

Clear progression towards Associate level

Exposure to complex and high-profile schemes

Opportunity to mentor junior Project Managers

Senior Project Manager | Public Sector | Construction Consultancy | Project Delivery | Senior PM | Manchester