Senior Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading developer specializing in mixed-use regeneration projects is looking for a Senior Project Manager. This role involves strategic delivery of projects from inception to completion, managing teams and budgets. You'll drive transformative developments while working in a values-led, design-conscious environment with flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

Supportive culture

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing multi-disciplinary teams across RIBA stages.
• Commercially astute with understanding of development appraisals and contracts.
• Passion for design quality, sustainability, and placemaking.

Responsibilities

• Lead major mixed-use regeneration projects often valued at £50m+.
• Oversee project design, planning submissions and management.
• Mentor junior team members and manage external consultants.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project Management

Education

Degree in Project Management, Construction, Real Estate, Architecture, or Engineering

MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM or similar professional accreditation

Job description

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Location: North West England (flexible working available)

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Overview

Our client, a leading developer delivering complex, design-led, mixed-use regeneration projects across the UK, is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Project Manager to join their team in the North West. This role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal part in shaping places with purpose—delivering projects that are commercially sound, socially responsible, and design-focused.

About the Role

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll lead the strategic delivery of major regeneration schemes from inception through to completion, working across all project stages including feasibility, planning, procurement, delivery and handover. You will manage multidisciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered to programme, budget, and the highest quality standards.

You’ll play a key leadership role within a collaborative, purpose-driven team, helping to unlock complex sites and bring transformative developments to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major mixed-use regeneration and development projects, often with a value of £50m+
• Oversee project design development, planning submissions and programme management
• Appoint, brief and manage external consultant teams (e.g. architects, engineers, planners, QS)
• Coordinate with internal teams including development, commercial, legal and finance
• Proactively manage project risks, budgets, programmes and stakeholder relationships
• Support land acquisition, viability assessments and commercial appraisals
• Lead on contractor procurement and construction phase delivery
• Provide mentorship and support to junior team members
• Represent the client in meetings with local authorities, partners, investors and community stakeholders

About You

• Strong experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams across all RIBA stages
• Excellent leadership, negotiation and communication skills
• Commercially astute with good understanding of development appraisals and contracts
• Ability to navigate planning processes and stakeholder engagement with confidence
• Degree-qualified in a relevant field (e.g. Project Management, Construction, Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering)
• MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM or similar professional accreditation preferred
• A passion for design quality, sustainability, and placemaking

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation delivering nationally significant regeneration schemes. You’ll be part of a team that is values-led, design-conscious and committed to long-term impact. In return, our client offers flexible working, a supportive culture, and real opportunity for progression.

Please send your CV and a short cover note to Richard Williams by email or for a confidential discussion about the role, please call the mobile.