Senior Construction Project Manager | Client-Facing & Hybrid

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Ipswich team. You will lead projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, cost and expectations.

The role offers flexible, hybrid working, strong client exposure and pathways for career progression within our established consultancy.

Qualifications

• Strong consultancy experience and client-facing skills.
• Experience managing construction projects from inception to completion.
• Knowledge of project management processes, procurement and delivery.
• Strong stakeholder and client management abilities.
• Excellent communication and organisational capabilities.
• Ability to lead project teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
• A relevant construction, project management or built environment qualification.
• APM, RICS or equivalent accreditation would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing projects from inception through to completion.
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
• Establishing project objectives, programmes and delivery strategies.
• Managing project teams and coordinating consultants and contractors.
• Monitoring project progress, budgets and programmes.
• Managing procurement and tender processes.
• Providing regular project reporting to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Identifying and managing project risks and mitigation strategies.
• Managing meetings, workshops and project reviews.
• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships.
• Supporting the development of junior Project Managers and wider team members.
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the consultancy.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Client facing

Communication

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Education

APM/RICS accreditation

Construction/project management qualification

Job description

I'm currently representing an established construction consultancy that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its team in Ipswich.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager who wants to work for a well-established consultancy, take ownership of projects and develop strong relationships with a range of clients.

The Role

Senior Project Manager - Ipswich

I'm currently representing an established construction consultancy that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its team in Ipswich.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager who wants to work for a well-established consultancy, take ownership of projects and develop strong relationships with a range of clients.

The Role

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing projects from inception through to completion, ensuring they are delivered successfully in terms of programme, cost, quality and client expectations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing projects from inception through to completion.
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
• Establishing project objectives, programmes and delivery strategies.
• Managing project teams and coordinating consultants and contractors.
• Monitoring project progress, budgets, risks and programmes.
• Managing procurement and tender processes.
• Providing regular project reporting to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Identifying and managing project risks and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Managing meetings, workshops and project reviews.
• Building and maintaining strong long-term client relationships.
• Supporting the development of junior Project Managers and wider team members.
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the consultancy.
  
  

About You

We're looking for a confident and commercially aware Project Manager with strong consultancy experience and excellent client-facing skills.

Ideally, you will have:

• Strong experience working as a Project Manager within a construction consultancy.
• Experience managing construction projects from inception to completion.
• Excellent knowledge of project management processes, procurement and delivery.
• Strong stakeholder and client management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• The confidence to lead project teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
• A relevant construction, project management or built environment qualification.
• APM, RICS or equivalent professional accreditation would be advantageous.
  
  

What's on Offer?

You'll be joining an established consultancy with a strong reputation and a collaborative, supportive culture.

The role offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working.
• Varied project exposure.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.
• A collaborative and experienced team.
• Strong client exposure and responsibility.
• The opportunity to play a key role within an established and growing consultancy.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Project Manager based in or around Ipswich and are considering your next move, I'd be happy to have a confidential conversation and provide more information about the opportunity.

Apply now or get in touch for an informal discussion.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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