Project Manager

Maxim Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK consultancy firm in Manchester requires a Project Manager to handle up to £100m+ projects in healthcare and policing. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in project management, strong stakeholder skills, and the ability to work in an agile team. This role offers a hybrid working model and supports professional growth through training and qualifications.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Professional memberships and training supported

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ PM experience within consultancy or client-side setting.
• Experience with project controls and reporting.
• Strong stakeholder and contractor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage project scope, programme, budget, risk, and quality.
• Lead design coordination and approvals.
• Chair meetings and issue client updates.

Skills

Project management experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

Degree in Construction/Project Management

Professional qualifications (APM, MAPM, RICS)

Job description

A Project Manager in Manchester is required by a multi-disciplinary UK consultancy to deliver £100m+ schemes across healthcare, policing, and more, in a hybrid work role. The ideal candidate will have strong project management experience and thrive in a smaller team. This Manchester job suits a Project Manager with 3+ years’ experience who enjoys taking ownership and working with pace. You’ll help lead delivery on major programmes (£100m+), including a hospital, police infrastructure, and multiple frameworks. Culture fit matters: we’re looking for energy, initiative, and excellent stakeholder skills alongside solid project controls and delivery know-how.

• Public sector schemes: hospital and police infrastructure
• Frameworks for NatWest bank and Ministry of Justice

Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan and manage project scope, programme, budget, risk, and quality from inception to handover
• Lead design coordination, approvals, gateways, and change control
• Administer NEC/JCT processes (with QS/CA support) and drive contractor performance
• Chair meetings; issue minutes, action logs, and client updates that influence decisions
• Maintain RAID logs; coordinate interfaces, surveys, and enabling works
• Support procurement strategies and tender evaluations with QS colleagues
• Champion H&S/CDM compliance and deliverables

Desired Skills and Experience

• 3+ years’ PM experience within consultancy or client-side setting
• Confident with project controls, reporting, and presenting at board level
• Able to work independently with gumption; comfortable in a smaller, agile team
• Strong stakeholder and contractor management; clear, concise communicator

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree in Construction/Project Management or related discipline
• Professional progression: APM, MAPM, or RICS pathway (support provided)

Employing Company Overview and Profile

A well-established, multi-disciplinary UK consultancy operating across public and regulated sectors. The culture is energetic, collaborative, and quality-driven, with genuine autonomy and support for professional growth.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Professional memberships and training supported (RICS)
• Hybrid working – 3 days in office, 2 from home

Hugh Duffield is our specialist consultant managing this position

0116 473 5358
(Office hours 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday)