Consultant Project Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Reigate; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is recruiting a Project Manager for a Surrey-based consultancy. You will lead projects from inception to handover, coordinating clients, consultants and contractors to achieve on-time delivery, budget adherence and quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes risk management, proactive problem-solving and maintaining strong client relationships within a professional construction consultancy. A degree in a construction field and relevant PM qualifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering construction projects within a consultancy, client-side or main contractor environment.
• Strong leadership and the ability to motivate project teams.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Collaborative approach with exceptional communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction projects from feasibility through to completion and handover.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Coordinate consultant, contractor and stakeholder teams to ensure project delivery.
• Monitor progress, programme, risk, quality and milestones.
• Identify constraints and proactively mitigate risks to minimise impact.
• Chair project meetings and report clearly to clients and stakeholders.
• Manage procurement and tender processes where required.
• Ensure health & safety, statutory and contractual compliance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service.
• Tailor management strategies to suit individual project requirements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Degree in construction-related discipline

Job description

Project Manager

Location: Surrey
Position: Full Time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Company

Our client is a well-established, multi-disciplinary construction consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering project management, cost management, and advisory services across the UK and international markets. With decades of industry experience, they provide expert guidance across a diverse range of construction sectors and are recognised for delivering high-quality outcomes for clients through every stage of the project lifecycle.

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their growing consultancy team. Working closely with clients, consultants, contractors and stakeholders, you will be responsible for leading projects from inception through to successful completion, ensuring key objectives around programme, cost, quality and risk are achieved.

Operating in a consultancy environment, you'll utilise established project management procedures, systems and best practices developed through decades of successful project delivery. The role requires an individual who can anticipate challenges, mitigate risks and provide a seamless project management service tailored to the specific needs of each project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead construction projects from feasibility through to completion and handover.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Coordinate consultant, contractor and stakeholder teams to ensure effective collaboration and project delivery.
• Monitor project progress, programme, risk, quality and key performance milestones.
• Identify potential constraints and proactively implement solutions to minimise project risks.
• Chair project meetings and provide clear reporting to clients and stakeholders.
• Manage procurement and tender processes where required.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, statutory and contractual obligations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through the delivery of exceptional service.
• Tailor project management strategies to suit individual project requirements and achieve successful outcomes.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience delivering construction projects within a consultancy, client-side or main contractor environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and influence project teams.
• Commercially aware with excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Collaborative approach with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to anticipate challenges and take proactive action to maintain project momentum.
• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Degree qualified in a construction-related discipline preferred.
• Membership of, or working towards, APM, CIOB, RICS or equivalent professional body desirable.

This opportunity would suit a commercially minded Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership of projects, building strong client relationships and delivering successful outcomes within a professional construction consultancy environment