Senior Project Manager

Joshua Robert Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Birmingham is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead high-profile industrial and commercial development projects. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £85,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, proven experience in similar projects, and excellent leadership and communication skills. This position also includes support for career development and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Hybrid working and flexible arrangements

Structured career development and chartership support

Inclusive, people-focused culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering industrial, logistics, or commercial development projects.
• Excellent knowledge of contract administration (JCT/NEC) and procurement strategies.
• Chartered status (RICS, CIOB, APM, or working towards it).

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of industrial and commercial development projects.
• Act as the key client interface during project stages.
• Manage project lifecycle delivery from feasibility to handover.
• Oversee project teams, ensuring compliance and performance.
• Develop budget and risk management frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Construction processes knowledge

Education

Degree in Construction Project Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Industrial / Commercial Development

Birmingham, UK

£60,000 - £85,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package

The Opportunity

Are you a driven Senior Project Manager looking to take the lead on high‑profile industrial and commercial development schemes? We're partnering with a leading construction consultancy in Birmingham seeking an experienced, motivated professional to oversee the delivery of large‑scale industrial and logistics projects for major developer and investor clients. You'll play a pivotal role from inception through to completion, managing complex programmes of work that shape the next generation of UK industrial infrastructure, from advanced manufacturing and logistics facilities to mixed‑use commercial developments. This is a chance to join a collaborative, growing consultancy that truly values its people and empowers them to lead, innovate, and make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of industrial and commercial development projects across the Midlands and wider UK.
• Act as the key client interface, ensuring expectations are met and exceeded at every project stage.
• Manage all aspects of project lifecycle delivery from feasibility, planning, and procurement through design, construction, and handover.
• Oversee project teams, consultants, and contractors, ensuring robust performance, coordination, and compliance.
• Develop and maintain programme, budget, and risk management frameworks.
• Support the preparation of business cases, cost plans, and progress reports for client stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and client outcomes.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to business development across the region.

About You

• A degree in Construction Project Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering industrial, logistics, or commercial development projects within a consultancy or client‑side environment.
• Excellent knowledge of construction processes, contract administration (JCT/NEC), and procurement strategies.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with a calm, solution‑driven approach.
• Chartered status (RICS, CIOB, APM, or equivalent) or working towards it.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary: £60,000 - £85,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• Opportunity to work with blue‑chip commercial developers and investors.
• Structured career development and chartership support.
• Inclusive, people‑focused culture with genuine progression opportunities.
• A chance to make a tangible impact on the region's industrial growth and regeneration.

If you're a confident project leader with a passion for delivering excellence in the built environment and want to be part of a consultancy that invests in your success we'd love to hear from you.