_{10th April, 2025}

Senior Project Manager - Construction Sector 
Manchester (hybrid)
Competitive salary + package


Company overview

Our client is a leading property and construction consultancy delivering tailored services to corporate clients and public organisations throughout the UK and Europe, with global capabilities. As one of the UK's oldest established consultancies, they maintain strong financial stability with confident investors.

Their diverse project portfolio ranges from small-scale works to major £200+ million contracts across all key sectors including office, residential, education, retail, health, custodial, infrastructure, transport, industrial, and conservation.

Currently experiencing significant expansion, they seek an experienced Senior Project Management professional to join their dynamic team in Manchester.


The role

This opportunity allows a self-motivated professional to take ownership of comprehensive project management services for real estate construction projects across the North West region.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee daily project execution
• Build and nurture client relationships
• Develop project management strategies
• Implement effective processes and systems
• Create cost plans, feasibility studies, and options analyses
• Manage change processes, tracking, and reporting
• Oversee risk and value management
• Coordinate with supply chain and manage procurement
• Communicate with clients, contractors, and designers
• Supervise sub-consultants and Construction Managers
• Lead and facilitate meetings

The candidate

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in a consultancy or developer setting, bringing a proactive approach, commitment to customer service, and strong commercial awareness.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong verbal, numerical, and writing abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commercial acumen with negotiation expertise
• Adaptability and deadline-oriented work ethic
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects at various stages
• Experience handling large projects (up to £100m)
• Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
• Build-to-Rent (BTR) experience
• Background in multi-disciplinary organisations
• Skills in developing new business with existing and potential clients
• Ability to identify account growth opportunities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Our client promotes a healthy, productive, and flexible work environment that respects work-life balance. They are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, actively encouraging applications from all community sectors.

For additional information or a confidential discussion about this position, please submit your CV or contact Chelsea Fox at Tempest Jones direct on 07445 110 200, or at chelsea@tempestjones.com.

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