Senior Project Manager
Vertical Recruitment Limited
We are currently supporting a growing and highly regarded project and programme management consultancy in their search for a Senior Project Manager to join the business during an exciting period of expansion.
This is a unique opportunity to take a leading role on a major UK-wide rollout programme for a globally recognised quick-service restaurant brand. The programme involves the delivery of new locations, refurbishments, upgrades and strategic property projects across a nationwide portfolio, offering long-term project security and exposure to a high-profile client account.
The role is predominantly remote, providing excellent flexibility, with occasional travel to project sites and client meetings as required.
The Company
Our client is an established construction and property consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering project management, programme management and cost consultancy services across the retail, leisure, hospitality, commercial and industrial sectors.
They are known for their collaborative approach, long-standing client relationships and ability to successfully deliver complex, multi-site programmes throughout the UK. The business has built an impressive portfolio of blue-chip clients and continues to experience sustained growth across its key sectors.
The Role
As Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing projects from inception through to completion, ensuring successful delivery across cost, programme, quality and stakeholder objectives.
Working as part of a dedicated client account team, you will play a key role in coordinating multiple live projects while acting as a trusted advisor to both internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously across a nationwide rollout programme
- Leading projects through planning, design, procurement, construction and handover
- Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors and stakeholders
- Managing project programmes, budgets and risk registers
- Monitoring project performance and reporting on progress, cost and programme milestones
- Coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams and supply chain partners
- Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, health and safety requirements and quality standards
- Managing change control processes and resolving project issues proactively
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships to support ongoing programme delivery
About You
- Proven experience delivering construction, fit-out, refurbishment or rollout projects within a consultancy, client-side or contractor environment
- Strong project management experience across retail, leisure, hospitality or commercial sectors
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects within a fast-paced environment
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project controls
- Ability to work autonomously while remaining highly collaborative
- Degree qualified in a construction, property or project management-related discipline
- Professional accreditation such as MRICS, MAPM, PRINCE2 or equivalent is advantageous but not essential
What's on Offer
- Predominantly remote working with excellent flexibility
- Opportunity to lead a major nationwide rollout programme
- Exposure to a globally recognised consumer brand
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy
- Supportive, collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Long-term project pipeline and career development opportunities
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager seeking greater autonomy, flexibility and the chance to play a key role in delivering a nationally significant client programme.
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