Project Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Civil Consultancy based in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to manage multiple live construction projects, specifically for retail and highways. This role provides clear progression to Associate Director, along with a competitive salary and benefits such as a car allowance. Candidates should have a strong project management background and be skilled in client liaison. Enthusiasts keen to grow in a supportive environment are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Progression to Director

Qualifications

• Project Management experience, ideally within a consultancy.
• Experience with Civil Engineering or highways projects.
• Motivated, ambitious, and holds (or can obtain) a CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from planning to completion.
• Serve as the main client liaison on construction projects.
• Manage budgets, resources, contracts, and procurement.

Skills

Project Management experience

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Understanding of CDM Regulations

Ability to read 2D drawings

Full UK driving license

Job description

Senior Project Manager (Consultancy)
Commutable from Bradford, Leeds, Huddersfield, £48,000 - £60,000 + Car Allowance + Progression to Director

A rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join a leading Civil Consultancy, renowned for delivering project management services to top retailers on their car park programmes.

Can you manage multiple live construction projects simultaneously? Do you have experience overseeing retail, highways, or infrastructure projects? Are you ready to take on a senior role with clear progression to Associate Director?

The company offers full consultancy services, including survey, planning, design, and project management for Civil Engineering projects. With long-standing relationships with some of the country's largest supermarkets, they oversee car park frameworks and pride themselves on high-quality delivery and exceptional client service. Growing 15% year-on-year, they operate as a small, close-knit team with a strong family feel.

In this role, you will manage multiple projects from initial planning and site visits through to completion, acting as the primary client contact. Responsibilities include preparing tender packages with the Quantity Surveying team, overseeing budgets, resources, contractors, and procurement, monitoring costs, managing risks, and ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, and quality objectives, while providing clear updates to clients and stakeholders.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, empowering company, gaining exposure to all stages of the project lifecycle, with clear progression to Associate Director and long-term career growth.

The Role

• Lead projects from initial planning and site visits through to successful completion and handover.
• Serve as the main client liaison, coordinating with Construction Managers, store managers, and contractors.
• Work with the Cost Manager (QS) to prepare and issue tenders.
• Manage budgets, resources, contracts, and procurement, ensuring financial control.
• Identify and mitigate risks, maintain project scope, schedule, and quality, and provide clear updates to stakeholders.

The Person

• Project Management experience, ideally within a consultancy, with Civil Engineering or highways project experience.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel in particular) and able to read 2D drawings.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and health & safety requirements.
• Full UK driving license, own car, and willing to travel nationwide; commutable to Huddersfield.
• Motivated, ambitious, and holds (or can obtain) a CSCS card.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.