Senior Construction Project Manager

Hatched Recruitment Group; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatched Recruitment Group in Belfast seeks a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead major projects from inception to completion, acting as a trusted advisor to clients.

You will drive governance, programmes and reporting across commercial, healthcare, education, residential, infrastructure, public sector, regeneration and mixed-use developments, mentoring junior staff and supporting fee management.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Construction Project Management or related discipline.
• Experience delivering construction projects in consultancy, client-side or contractor environments.
• Knowledge of NEC, JCT or similar contracts.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management.
• Excellent programme, risk, reporting and commercial management skills.
• Experience with business development and fee management.
• Chartered status such as MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB preferred but not essential.
• Leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading projects through feasibility, design, procurement, construction and completion.
• Acting as the primary client contact and providing strategic project advice.
• Establishing and managing project governance structures.
• Developing project programmes, delivery strategies and reporting frameworks.
• Leading multidisciplinary consultant and stakeholder teams.
• Managing project scope, programme, quality, budget and performance.
• Identifying and managing project risks and mitigation strategies.
• Overseeing procurement and consultant/contractor appointments.
• Managing change control and providing commercial and strategic advice.
• Chairing senior project meetings and presenting project reports.
• Supporting contract administration and statutory approvals.
• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships.
• Supporting business development and fee management.
• Mentoring and developing junior team members.

Skills

Client relationships

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Programme & reporting

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Education

Degree in Construction/Engineering/Architecture

Chartered status preferred

Job description

Senior Construction Project Manager

An established construction and property consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its Belfast team.

This is a senior, client-facing opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of major projects, develop client relationships and play an active role in business growth and team development.

You will work across a varied project portfolio including commercial, healthcare, education, residential, infrastructure, public sector, regeneration and mixed-use developments.

The Role

As Senior Project Manager, you will take a leading role in the successful delivery of projects from inception to completion, acting as a trusted advisor to clients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading projects through feasibility, design, procurement, construction and completion


• Acting as the primary client contact and providing strategic project advice


• Establishing and managing project governance structures


• Developing project programmes, delivery strategies and reporting frameworks


• Leading multidisciplinary consultant and stakeholder teams


• Managing project scope, programme, quality, budget and performance


• Identifying and managing project risks and mitigation strategies


• Overseeing procurement and consultant/contractor appointments


• Managing change control and providing commercial and strategic advice


• Chairing senior project meetings and presenting project reports


• Supporting contract administration and statutory approvals


• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships


• Supporting business development and fee management


• Mentoring and developing junior team members

About You

• Degree qualified in Construction Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Surveying or a related discipline


• Strong experience delivering construction/property projects within consultancy, client-side or contractor environments


• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and governance


• Proven experience managing projects across the full project lifecycle


• Good knowledge of NEC, JCT or similar construction contracts


• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills


• Strong leadership and multidisciplinary team management experience


• Excellent programme, risk, reporting and commercial management skills


• Experience with business development, client relationship management and fee management


• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills


• Experience mentoring and developing junior professionals


• Chartered status such as MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB or equivalent is preferred but not essential

What’s on Offer

• High-profile and varied projects across multiple sectors


• Direct exposure to senior leadership and clients


• Genuine career progression and leadership opportunities


• Professional membership and chartership support


• Training, mentoring and structured career development


• Opportunity to contribute to business growth and develop long-term client relationships