Construction Project Manager

Hatched Recruitment Group; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatched Recruitment Group is recruiting an experienced Construction Project Manager for a Belfast-based consultancy. You will manage projects from inception to handover, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and reporting to clients.

This role spans commercial, healthcare, education, residential, infrastructure and public sector developments. Degree-qualified with experience across design, procurement and construction is essential; knowledge of NEC/JCT contracts is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Construction Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Surveying or related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering construction/property projects within consultancy, client-side or contractor environments.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and governance.
• Experience managing projects across design, procurement and construction.
• Knowledge of NEC, JCT or similar construction contracts.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong programme, risk and reporting skills.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of cost, risk and value management.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• MRICS/MAPM/MCIOB or equivalent desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from inception through to completion, coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop and maintain project programmes and delivery strategies.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and wider project stakeholders.
• Monitor scope, programme, quality, budget and project performance.
• Manage project risks, change control and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee procurement and consultant/contractor appointments.
• Chair project meetings and prepare client reports.
• Support contract administration and statutory approvals.
• Build strong client relationships and support business development.
• Contribute to the development of junior team members.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

Contract knowledge

Programme management

Communication

Education

Construction/Engineering degree

Job description

Construction Project Manager

An established construction and property consultancy is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join its growing team in Belfast.

This is an excellent opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects, including commercial, healthcare, education, residential, infrastructure, public sector, regeneration and mixed-use developments.

The Role

You will manage projects from inception through to completion, acting as a key point of contact for clients and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing projects through feasibility, design, procurement, construction and handover


• Developing and maintaining project programmes and delivery strategies


• Coordinating consultants, contractors and wider project stakeholders


• Monitoring scope, programme, quality, budget and project performance


• Managing project risks, change control and mitigation strategies


• Overseeing procurement and consultant/contractor appointments


• Chairing project meetings and preparing client reports


• Supporting contract administration and statutory approvals


• Building strong client relationships and supporting business development


• Contributing to the development of junior team members

About You

• Degree qualified in Construction Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Surveying or a related discipline


• Proven experience delivering construction/property projects within consultancy, client-side or contractor environments


• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and governance


• Experience managing projects across design, procurement and construction


• Knowledge of NEC, JCT or similar construction contracts


• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills


• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams


• Strong programme, risk and reporting skills


• Commercial awareness and an understanding of cost, risk and value management
  
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills


• Professional qualification such as MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB or equivalent is desirable but not essential

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits


• Diverse projects and clients across multiple sectors


• Genuine career progression opportunities


• Professional membership and chartership support


• Training, mentoring and professional development


• Opportunities to work with wider specialist teams and networks