Senior Construction Project Manager

Senior Construction Project Manager

An established construction and property consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its Belfast team.

This is a senior, client-facing opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of major projects, develop client relationships and play an active role in business growth and team development.

You will work across a varied project portfolio including commercial, healthcare, education, residential, infrastructure, public sector, regeneration and mixed-use developments.

The Role

As Senior Project Manager, you will take a leading role in the successful delivery of projects from inception to completion, acting as a trusted advisor to clients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading projects through feasibility, design, procurement, construction and completion
• Acting as the primary client contact and providing strategic project advice
• Establishing and managing project governance structures
• Developing project programmes, delivery strategies and reporting frameworks
• Leading multidisciplinary consultant and stakeholder teams
• Managing project scope, programme, quality, budget and performance
• Identifying and managing project risks and mitigation strategies
• Overseeing procurement and consultant/contractor appointments
• Managing change control and providing commercial and strategic advice
• Chairing senior project meetings and presenting project reports
• Supporting contract administration and statutory approvals
• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships
• Supporting business development and fee management
• Mentoring and developing junior team members

About You

• Degree qualified in Construction Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Surveying or a related discipline
• Strong experience delivering construction/property projects within consultancy, client-side or contractor environments
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and governance
• Proven experience managing projects across the full project lifecycle
• Good knowledge of NEC, JCT or similar construction contracts
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Strong leadership and multidisciplinary team management experience
• Excellent programme, risk, reporting and commercial management skills
• Experience with business development, client relationship management and fee management
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Experience mentoring and developing junior professionals
• Chartered status such as MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB or equivalent is preferred but not essential

What's on Offer

• High-profile and varied projects across multiple sectors
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and clients
• Genuine career progression and leadership opportunities
• Professional membership and chartership support
• Training, mentoring and structured career development
• Opportunity to contribute to business growth and develop long-term client relationships