Lead Construction Project Manager – Diverse Sector Projects

Effective Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Job summary

Effective Recruitment Solutions Ltd is recruiting a Construction Project Manager for a Manchester-based consultancy role. You will oversee the end-to-end delivery of a diverse portfolio, coordinating design teams, procurement, and contract administration to ensure projects meet time, cost and quality targets.

Ideal candidates have prior experience in construction consultancy or client-side roles, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across retail,

Qualifications

• Previous Project Management experience within the construction industry.
• Experience within a construction/property consultancy or client-side environment.
• A good understanding of the complete construction project lifecycle.
• Experience across pre-construction, procurement, design coordination and project delivery.
• Experience administering construction contracts.
• Strong project planning and programme management capabilities.
• The ability to manage multiple consultants, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of project risk.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
• The ability to build strong relationships with clients and delivery partners.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Good IT skills and experience using digital systems for project reporting, tracking and documentation.
• Experience within the retail, commercial, residential or leisure sectors would be advantageous.
• A degree in Construction Management or a related discipline would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Chartered status, or working towards chartership, would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of construction projects on behalf of clients.
• Taking ownership of project planning, procurement and coordination.
• Coordinating design teams, consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Managing projects throughout the pre-construction and delivery phases.
• Administering construction contracts and maintaining relevant project documentation.
• Leading project meetings and coordinating activities on site.
• Monitoring project programmes, costs and overall performance.
• Identifying potential programme deviations and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• Monitoring project risks, opportunities and commercial considerations.
• Proactively addressing issues and mitigating potential project delays.
• Preparing regular project reports, progress updates and documentation.
• Maintaining clear and professional communication with clients, consultants and delivery partners.
• Ensuring projects are delivered to the required quality, programme and client expectations.
• Supporting the wider Project Management team and contributing to the continued development of the business.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Communication

IT skills

Procurement

Design coordination

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Effective Recruitment Solutions Ltd is recruiting a Construction Project Manager for a Manchester-based consultancy role. You will oversee the end-to-end delivery of a diverse portfolio, coordinating design teams, procurement, and contract administration to ensure projects meet time, cost and quality targets.

Ideal candidates have prior experience in construction consultancy or client-side roles, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across retail,