About this role
This is a permanent Senior Project Manager role with a growing construction consultancy in Manchester, working across a varied portfolio of public-sector projects with a particular focus on healthcare. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of healthcare and wider public-sector projects from early stages through to completion, taking ownership of complex schemes and building strong client relationships. Responsibilities include managing project programmes, leading client and consultant meetings, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and monitoring progress and risk. The role also involves managing reporting and stakeholder communication, supporting junior colleagues and contributing to the continued growth of the team. Salary is £60,000 to £70,000 per annum.
Job Description
A growing construction consultancy in Manchester is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their team. The Senior Project Manager will work across a varied portfolio of public-sector projects, with a particular focus on healthcare. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Project Manager who wants to take ownership of complex schemes, build strong client relationships and work across meaningful projects in the public sector.
The successful Senior Project Manager will be trusted to lead projects independently, working closely with clients, consultants and contractors throughout the full project lifecycle. The Senior Project Manager will manage programme, risk, reporting and stakeholder communication, while the Senior Project Manager will also support junior colleagues and contribute to the continued growth of the team.
The Senior Project Manager's role
The Senior Project Manager will lead the delivery of healthcare and wider public-sector projects from early stages through to completion.
Responsibilities will include managing project programmes, leading client and consultant meetings, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, monitoring progress and risk, preparing reports and ensuring projects are delivered in line with agreed cost, quality and programme objectives.
The Senior Project Manager will also support junior members of the team and help maintain strong delivery standards across the wider portfolio.
You must have prior construction consultancy experience to be considered for this role.
The Senior Project Manager
The successful candidate will have:
Strong Project Management experience within a construction consultancy
Proven experience delivering healthcare or NHS projects
Experience across wider public-sector projects would be advantageous
A degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
Strong senior client-facing and stakeholder management skills
Experience leading 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 healthcare and wider public-sector projects
Strong senior client-facing responsibility
Exposure to complex and meaningful schemes
Clear progression towards Associate level
Opportunity to mentor junior Project Managers
Supportive and growing Manchester team
Senior Project Manager | Healthcare | Public Sector | NHS Projects | Construction Consultancy | Manchester