Project Manager Senior or Associate Level - Commercial New Build

EC Property Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior/Associate Project Manager to oversee significant new-build schemes. You'll manage projects valued up to £70m across various sectors, driving delivery from inception to completion. The role offers hybrid working options, a competitive salary of £65k–£75k plus a £5k car allowance, and clear career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in consultancy or client-side project management.
• Ability to manage large-scale delivery and coordinate stakeholders.
• Chartership not mandatory, focus on capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of new-build schemes valued £10m–£70m+.
• Manage client relationships and stakeholder groups.
• Oversee Section 278 and highways interface works.

Skills

Proven experience managing high-value new-build projects

Strong understanding of project governance

Experience with Section 278 or infrastructure elements

Education

Professional qualification (RICS, CIOB, or PMP)

Job description

Senior / Associate Project Manager – Major New-Build Schemes

Location: Manchester (hybrid)

Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 + £5,000 car allowance + benefits

If you’re a Project Manager who thrives on delivering large, complex new-build schemes – the kind worth £50m–£70m – this is a role you’ll want to hear about.

This expanding consultancy is strengthening its project management capability following significant growth across the UK. They’re now seeking a Senior or Associate Project Manager to take the lead on major new-build developments in the commercial, roadside and retail sectors, including a £70m flagship service station project in Yorkshire.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of major commercial and retail projects from inception to completion, guiding multidisciplinary teams through design, procurement, and delivery. Expect variety, autonomy, and high levels of visibility within the regional leadership team.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Leading end-to-end delivery of new-build schemes valued £10m–£70m+
• Managing client relationships and stakeholder groups across design, construction, and local authorities
• Overseeing Section 278 and highways interface works
• Driving risk, programme, and cost management to ensure successful outcomes
• Mentoring junior project managers and contributing to regional best practice

About You

You’ll be a confident project leader who enjoys the challenge of large-scale delivery and stakeholder coordination. You’ll bring:

• Proven experience managing high-value new-build projects, ideally within consultancy or client-side settings
• Strong understanding of project governance, procurement, and commercial drivers
• Experience with Section 278 or other infrastructure-heavy elements (advantageous)
• Professional qualification (RICS, CIOB, or PMP) desirable but not essential

Chartership isn’t mandatory here – capability and delivery track record come first.

Why Apply?

This is a strategic opportunity to help shape a growing regional PM offering. You’ll have direct access to senior decision-makers, freedom to influence delivery approaches, and a clear pathway toward further leadership.

The team is open, technically strong, and genuinely flexible – typically two to three days in the office or on site, depending on project demands. Travel is supported by a car allowance.

Package & Benefits

• £65k – £75k + £5k car allowance
• Hybrid working with genuine flexibility
• Exposure to large, complex, high-profile new-build schemes
• Defined career progression within a modern, growing consultancy

Click Apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation with Andrew Pearson at EC Property Recruitment.
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