Senior Construction Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee multiple construction projects in Manchester. The ideal candidate will be commercially astute with a strong delivery focus, capable of managing from inception to completion. This role offers a salary range of £55,000 - £70,000, hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

6% employer pension contribution

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay

Regular team events and networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager in delivering construction projects.
• Excellent reporting and documentation skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage construction projects from brief to completion.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, and risk management.
• Maintain quality and ISO compliance.

Skills

Delivery-focused

Strong technical knowledge

Effective communication

Project management

Team leadership

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

Senior Project Manager – Manchester

Join a thriving, collaborative consultancy delivering complex projects across the built environment. Following a continued increase in workload, our client is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their growing team in Manchester.

The role will suit someone commercially astute and delivery-focused, with the confidence to manage multiple construction projects from inception to completion.

Role Summary

• Lead and manage construction projects from brief through to completion.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, programming, and risk management.
• Chair key project meetings and produce board-level reporting.
• Ensure project documentation, trackers and financial reports are kept up to date.
• Maintain quality and ISO-compliance across all job folders.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Support, coach and manage junior staff where required.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in delivering construction projects as a Senior PM.
• Strong technical and commercial knowledge.
• Confident communicator and capable of leading teams and meetings.
• Comfortable working across multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent reporting and documentation skills.
• Capable of managing consultants, contractors and clients effectively.
• Experience with ISO-compliance and SharePoint would be advantageous.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £55,000 - £70,000
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) rising with long service
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hybrid working 2-3 days in the Manchester office
• 6% employer pension contribution (rising after 10 years)
• Life assurance from day one
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
• Funded eye tests + screen-use glasses support
• Funded professional membership fees (post-probation)
• Clear development and progression framework
• Active CPD programme and career support
• Regular team events, conferences and networking opportunities

If you're a delivery-driven Senior PM with excellent client skills and a strong track record across the construction lifecycle, we’d strongly recommend a conversation with this team.