Project Manager Construction Consultancy

Brandon James; Newbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chartership and APC support

Pension contribution

Professional membership support

Strong pipeline of retail projects

Job summary

Brandon James in Newbury is seeking a Project Manager to lead retail and broader property and construction projects within a growing consultancy. You will manage projects from inception to completion, coordinating clients, consultants, contractors, and senior colleagues, with opportunities to diversify into other sectors as you progress.

The successful candidate will chair meetings, oversee programme management, procurement, consultant coordination, and risk management, ensuring on-time delivery

Qualifications

• Experience in construction consultancy.
• Retail project experience would be highly beneficial.
• Experience delivering projects through pre-contract and construction stages.
• MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB, or working towards a relevant professional qualification.
• Good knowledge of JCT contracts and construction procurement.

Responsibilities

• Programme management, procurement, consultant coordination, contract administration, risk management, change control, project reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Client-facing

Stakeholder management

Procurement

Project leadership

Retail project experience

Education

Degree in Project Management/Construction Management/Quantity Surveying/Building Surveying or related

Job description

A growing construction consultancy in Newbury is looking for a Project Manager to join its established team following several recent retail project wins. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager to take responsibility for new retail commissions while gaining exposure to a broader range of property and construction projects as their role develops.

The Project Manager will initially focus on delivering recently secured retail projects, working closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and senior colleagues. This Project Manager role would suit an ambitious Project Manager who wants to lead their own commissions while continuing to develop their technical and client-facing skills. The successful Project Manager will join a supportive consultancy that actively encourages professional development and can provide structured support towards chartership.

You must have prior construction consultancy experience to be considered for this role.

The Project Manager's role

The Project Manager will initially lead retail projects from inception through to completion, with opportunities to diversify into other sectors as their experience within the business develops.

The Project Manager

The Project Manager will be responsible for programme management, procurement, consultant coordination, contract administration, risk management, change control, project reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

The Project Manager will chair meetings, coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams, monitor contractor performance, and maintain strong relationships with clients. They will ensure projects remain on programme, within budget, and aligned with the required quality standards.

Over time, the Project Manager will have the opportunity to broaden their sector experience and take responsibility for an increasingly varied portfolio of commissions.

The successful Project Manager will have:

• Prior experience working within a construction consultancy
• Retail project experience would be highly beneficial
• Experience delivering projects through pre-contract and construction stages
• A degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, or a related discipline
• MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB, or working towards a relevant professional qualification
• Good knowledge of JCT contracts and construction procurement
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Experience coordinating consultants and contractors
• A proactive, organised, and commercially aware approach

In Return?

• £45,000 - £55,000
• Chartership and APC support
• Professional membership support
• Pension contribution
• Strong pipeline of recently secured retail projects
• Opportunity to diversify across other sectors
• Independent project responsibility
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive Newbury consultancy team

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