Senior Project Manager in Birmingham, West Midlands

The Client: An independent, employee-owned business of project managers have new requirements to join their highly respected and talented teams across the business.

This consultancy was one of the first practitioners of project management when they set up nearly 50 years ago, growing to become an internationally recognised specialist in the industry. Their independence means they can act solely in the best interest of their clients, unbiased by any other discipline.

For decades, a standout culture has fuelled this consultancy’s consistent success. They are looking for intelligent, humble talent with a true passion for the industry. My client has made their mandate clear: they hire people who care about people - team players who genuinely look out for one another.

The Role: As Senior Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead the day-to-day delivery of projects while working with more experienced colleagues to manage strategic matters.

You will have the opportunity to work across multiple sectors including residential, commercial, fit-out, hotels, life sciences through to arts and heritage.

Job Location: Birmingham

Head Count: 75+

Project Sectors: Commercial Offices, Fit-Out, Residential, Hotels, Life Sciences, Arts & Heritage

Requirements for the Senior Project Manager:

• Preferably hold a professional accreditation in construction, project management, engineering, surveying, or architecture (MRICS, CIOB, MAPM etc)

• Demonstrate experience leading the day-to-day delivery of construction projects upwards in value of £10M. Including carrying out the role of the Contract Administrator

• Demonstrate the ability to manage, lead and support less experienced colleagues

• Evidence the capability to identify and pursue, with support, new business opportunities with existing and potential clients, and contribute to the preparation of bid proposals

• Have good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels

• A proactive and problem-solving attitude, with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and deliver under pressure

• Passionate about delivering high-quality solutions for clients

• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development of self and others

The benefits included in this role are:

• Highly competitive basic salary (negotiable DOE)

• Membership of discretionary profit share and bonus scheme

• 26 days annual leave (increasing to 28 after five years) plus bank holidays

• Flexible/remote working available

• Generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution)

• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

• Private medical insurance (family cover)

• £500 personal development budget

• Life assurance

• Income protection

• £200 lifestyle allowance  

• Laptop / phone