Senior Project Manager

A highly regarded property and construction consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its expanding Manchester team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and commercially minded project management professional to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of projects across the commercial real estate sector. Working alongside an established leadership team, you will play a key role in delivering complex developments while contributing to the continued growth of the Manchester office and wider North West presence.

The role offers exposure to a varied project pipeline, including commercial office fit-outs, industrial and logistics developments, residential schemes, façade remediation programmes, laboratory environments, retail projects, and high-specification amenity space refurbishments.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing projects from inception through to completion, ensuring successful delivery against programme, budget, and quality objectives.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Leading project meetings and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
• Preparing project programmes, reports, procurement strategies, and tender documentation.
• Managing project risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Monitoring project performance and providing regular updates to clients.
• Supporting business development activities and helping to strengthen existing client relationships.
• Identifying opportunities for repeat business and service expansion.
• Contributing to the development and mentoring of junior team members.
• Supporting the continued growth and success of the Manchester project management team.

Project Sectors

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across a broad range of projects, including:

• Commercial office developments and fit-outs (Cat A & Cat B)
• Industrial and logistics facilities
• Residential and mixed-use developments
• High-rise building remediation and façade improvement programmes
• Laboratory and life sciences environments
• Retail developments and refurbishments
• Hospitality and leisure projects
• High-end amenity and workplace enhancement schemes

Requirements

• Degree qualified in a construction, property, engineering, or project management-related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering projects within a consultancy or client-side environment.
• Strong experience across new-build, refurbishment, fit-out, and redevelopment projects.
• Knowledge of commercial, industrial, residential, or mixed-use sectors.
• Professional accreditation such as MRICS, MCIOB, APM, or working towards chartered status is desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of the North West property and construction market would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Clear and transparent career progression pathways.
• Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile and technically complex projects.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
• Exposure to a diverse client base across both private and public sectors.
• Supportive culture that encourages individual growth, innovation, and career development.

About the Consultancy

Our client is an established multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy with a strong presence across the UK and Europe. Renowned for delivering expert advice throughout the property lifecycle, they support investors, developers, occupiers, and public sector organisations on a wide range of complex projects.

With a people-first culture and a collaborative approach to project delivery, they have built a reputation for technical excellence, long-standing client relationships, and creating an environment where ambitious professionals can develop and thrive.