Senior / Associate Project Manager commercial / Retail

EC Property Recruitment; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Senior / Associate Project Manager to lead major new-build retail projects in the West Midlands. The successful candidate will manage client relationships, oversee project delivery from inception to completion, and mentor junior project managers. This role offers a salary of £65,000 - £80,000, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Hybrid working with genuine flexibility

Car allowance

Defined career progression

Exposure to complex projects

Qualifications

• 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 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of new-build schemes valued £10m-£70m+.
• Manage client relationships and stakeholder groups across design, construction, and local authorities.
• Drive risk, programme, and cost management to ensure successful outcomes.

Skills

Leadership in project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Financial acumen

Education

Professional qualification (RICS, CIOB, PMP)

Job description

Senior / Associate Project Manager commercial / Retail

Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 + benefits

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 including new build food retail units.

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

• 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 - £80k + Benefits
• 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.