Project Manager

Brandon James Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy in Bristol seeks a proactive Project Manager to lead various commercial, residential, and public sector schemes. This role involves contract administration, risk management, and collaboration with skilled teams, providing an excellent foundation for ambitious professionals eager to advance their careers.

Benefits

Car allowance and performance bonus

25 days holiday + option to buy/sell

Private medical insurance & gym discounts

Chartership support and structured progression

Volunteering days and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience managing construction projects within a consultancy setting.
• Chartered (or progressing) with RICS, APM, or CIOB qualifications.
• Strong understanding of RIBA stages 0-6.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects across the full RIBA lifecycle.
• Drive procurement strategies and maintain financial oversight.
• Engage in contract administration and project reporting.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Contract Administration

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Programming using MS Project

Education

Degree in Construction, Project Management, or similar

Tools

MS Project

Job description

A growing built environment consultancy in Bristol is seeking a proactive Project Manager to deliver a range of exciting schemes across the South West. This opportunity is ideal for a Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership, values technical excellence, and thrives in a collaborative environment. The consultancy is known for its supportive culture, strong professional standards, and long-term client relationships-making it a great fit for an ambitious Project Manager ready to take the next step.

This is a pivotal opportunity for a Project Manager to join a close-knit team and take the lead on projects from day one. As a Project Manager, you’ll be involved in a variety of commercial, residential, and public sector schemes, working alongside experienced professionals with a reputation for consistent, high-quality delivery.

The Project Manager’s role

The Project Manager will lead multiple projects across the full RIBA lifecycle, working with internal and external teams to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards. Responsibilities include contract administration (across various forms), risk management, programming using MS Project, and full project reporting.

You will drive procurement strategies, maintain financial oversight, and support early-stage feasibility and planning. Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder management are essential to the role.

The Project Manager

• Experience managing construction projects within a consultancy setting

• Degree in Construction, Project Management, or similar

• Chartered (or progressing) with RICS, APM, or CIOB

• Strong understanding of RIBA stages 0-6

• Skilled in contract administration, ideally across NEC and JCT contracts

• Confident with MS Project and full project reporting

• Proactive mindset with strong leadership and client-facing skills

In Return?

• £45,000 – £55,000

• Car allowance and performance bonus

• 25 days holiday + option to buy/sell

• Private medical insurance & gym discounts

• Chartership support and structured progression

• Volunteering days and wellbeing benefits

• Hybrid working options available

Keywords: Project Manager | Construction Consultancy | Bristol Projects | RICS APM CIOB | Project Delivery | Contract Administration