Project Manager

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Career progression

Professional qualifications support

Collaborative environment

Diverse project exposure

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd is seeking a Project Manager for its Construction Consultancy practice in the North East. You will manage construction projects from inception to completion, coordinating clients, consultants and contractors across a diverse portfolio for public and private sector clients.

The role offers hybrid working, strong career progression, and support toward professional qualifications. Candidates with MRICS/MCIOB/MAPM progression and UK procurement knowledge are encouraged to

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in construction-related discipline.
• Professional membership or progression towards MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM or equivalent.
• Proven experience delivering construction projects within a consultancy or client-side environment.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of project governance.
• Experience with NEC and/or JCT contracts and UK procurement routes.
• Knowledge of UK construction Health & Safety and environmental requirements.
• Experience within local or central government projects would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong professional relationships.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and genuine commitment to continued professional development.
• A valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from inception through to completion.
• Act as a key client interface and develop strong, long-term client relationships.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate project stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets, accounts, resources and commercial performance.
• Provide effective project governance, reporting and risk management.
• Advise clients on procurement strategies and contract administration.
• Manage projects in accordance with recognised project management methodologies.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Contribute to business development, fee proposals and tender submissions.
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and develop existing client relationships.
• Support senior colleagues on larger and more complex projects.

Skills

Client-facing

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Procurement knowledge

Education

MRICS membership (progress)

MCIOB membership (progress)

MAPM accreditation (progress)

Job description

Project Manager - Construction Consultancy

The Opportunity

A leading construction and property consultancy is continuing to grow its Project & Programme Management team across the North East and is looking to appoint Project Managers at various levels. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Project Managers to join a collaborative and supportive consultancy environment, working across a diverse portfolio of construction projects for public and private sector clients. The business offers genuine opportunities for career progression, professional development and flexibility, with a strong emphasis on supporting employees to achieve their long-term career ambitions.

The Role

As a Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of construction projects throughout the full project lifecycle, working closely with clients, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing construction projects from inception through to completion.
• Acting as a key client interface and developing strong, long-term client relationships.
• Leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating project stakeholders.
• Managing project budgets, accounts, resources and commercial performance.
• Providing effective project governance, reporting and risk management.
• Advising clients on procurement strategies and contract administration.
• Managing projects in accordance with recognised project management methodologies.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.
• Contributing to business development, fee proposals and tender submissions.
• Identifying opportunities for repeat business and developing existing client relationships.
• Supporting senior colleagues on larger and more complex projects.

The Person

We are keen to speak with Project Managers at different levels who are looking to develop their career within a leading consultancy. Ideally, you will have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification, preferably within a construction-related discipline.
• Professional membership or progression towards MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM or equivalent.
• Proven experience delivering construction projects within a consultancy or client-side environment.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of project governance.
• Experience with NEC and/or JCT contracts and UK procurement routes.
• Knowledge of UK construction Health & Safety and environmental requirements.
• Experience within local or central government projects would be advantageous, particularly across education and residential.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong professional relationships.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and genuine commitment to continued professional development.
• A valid UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Support towards professional qualifications and chartership.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Exposure to a diverse range of high-profile construction projects.
• Flexible benefits, including options around working hours and annual leave.

If you're an experienced Project Manager looking for your next opportunity with a growing consultancy in the North East, I'd be keen to speak with you confidentially.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.