Project Manager

Fawkes & Reece; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential developer in Greater Manchester is seeking a Project Manager to oversee a new £80m development project starting in January 2026. This role involves leading a multi-disciplinary site team, managing the full project lifecycle from pre-construction to operational delivery. Suitable candidates will have a proven track record in project management within residential or mixed-use developments and relevant qualifications in construction management or civil engineering. The position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Employer pension contribution

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Good additional company benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivery as Project Lead / Project Manager.
• Experience managing full project packages from demolition to interiors.
• Relevant health & safety certificates required.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-disciplinary site team through all project stages.
• Chair subcontractor design meetings and report on commercial progress.
• Oversee health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Planning & time management

Risk management

Education

BSc Construction Management or BEng Civil Engineering

Job description

Are you a Project Manager interested in joining a leading residential developer on a £80m new build residential & commercial development project in Greater Manchester?

There is an exciting new opportunity to join a well established regional build contractor & developer in the North West to manage a brand new development starting end of Jan 2026. The project comprises a mix of apartment blocks, retail and hotel units with public realm areas. Responsible as Project Lead from the pre-construction stage to operational delivery managing a multi-disciplinary site team, chairing subcontractor design meetings, commercial progress reporting and overseeing health & safety and quality.

This is a growing regional business with an impressive pipeline of projects that can offer excellent career development opportunities.

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• Proven track record of delivery as Project Lead / Project Manager within either a build contractor or residential developer on mixed use residential commercial developments.
• Experience of full project management of packages from demolition stage, structural to managing interior packages.
• Academically Qualified either BSc Construction Management or BEng Civil Engineering and/ or trade background & relevant industry tickets and health & safety certificates.

• Track record of the delivery of high standards and behaviours in HSEQ
• Excellent planning & time management skills with the ability to think ahead & manage risk.

Salary & Package on offer:

• Base £70,000 - £75,000
• Car allowance & mileage
• Excellent employer pension contribution
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Good additional company benefits & perks.