Construction Senior Project Manager - Local Authority

Reed; Swinton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary negotiable

Community-impact projects

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a local authority in Rotherham to provide client-side project management across major capital construction projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage stakeholder engagement, and oversee progression through RIBA stages to meet programme, budget and quality targets.

The role involves leading multiple projects with value around £30 million, ensuring governance, reporting, and robust health and safety compliance, while working in a

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing construction projects on client-side or consultancy.
• Proven track record delivering medium to large-scale capital projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and project lifecycles.
• Experience coordinating design and construction teams across RIBA stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of multiple construction projects with combined value around £30 million.
• Manage day-to-day activity across design, procurement and construction phases.
• Monitor programme delivery, milestones, risks and budgets.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
• Ensure actions progress and project objectives are met on time.
• Support projects through RIBA stages from design to completion.
• Act as client-side representative with technical oversight and decision-making.
• Facilitate governance meetings and produce progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, contractual and H&S requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external delivery partners.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Stakeholder management

RIBA stages

Multidisciplinary coordination

Budget management

Risk management

Education

Degree in Construction Management

PM qualification

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Construction

• Salary: Negotiable DOE
• Location: Rotherham
• Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager for a local authority in Rotherham to provide client-side project management support across a portfolio of major capital construction projects. This role is crucial for ensuring the delivery of projects to programme, budget, and quality requirements. The successful candidate will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage stakeholder engagement, and oversee project progression through relevant RIBA stages.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of multiple construction projects with a combined value of approximately £30 million.
• Manage day-to-day project activity across design, procurement, and construction phases.
• Monitor programme delivery, milestones, risks, and project budgets.
• Coordinate and manage consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure actions are progressed and project objectives are achieved within agreed timescales.
• Support projects through the relevant RIBA stages from design development to completion.
• Act as the client-side representative, providing technical oversight and informed decision-making.
• Facilitate project meetings, maintain governance arrangements, and produce progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, contractual, and health and safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, design consultants, and external delivery partners.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Significant experience managing construction projects within a client-side or consultancy environment.
• Proven experience delivering medium to large-scale capital projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and project lifecycles.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design and construction teams.
• Experience managing projects through RIBA stages.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Project Management, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional project management qualification or equivalent experience.

Desirable:

• Experience working within local government or the public sector.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (APM, RICS, CIOB, or similar).

Benefits:

• Hybrid working model, with a minimum of three days per week office and/or site-based.
• Competitive salary package, negotiable based on experience.
• Opportunity to lead transformative projects with significant community impact.