Senior Project Manager

Cognisant; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the delivery of major residential-led developments. The successful candidate will be responsible for initial risk assessment, managing bids, and ensuring project quality throughout the construction phases. Ideal candidates come from an engineering or QS background and possess strong project management skills. This is a full-time position at a mid-senior level, offering a challenging opportunity in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in project managing major construction projects.
• Background in engineering or quantity surveying is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple contractors and ensure project quality.

Responsibilities

• Initial scoping to identify risks and develop the programme.
• Coordinate with development team through the deliver phase.
• Manage developer/contractor interface while maintaining quality.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Job description

Major Residential-Led, Mixed-Use Developments.

We are delighted to be instructed to identify a Senior Project Manager on behalf of a well-known, residential-led, mixed‑use developer. They develop major (3+ phases), large‑scale sites, which are typically challenging and go high. You will be responsible for:

Responsibilities

• Initial scoping works to identify risks and develop programme of works
• Work with development team to construct bid and throughout the deliver phase
• Tendering works to specialist contractors to undertake major works, ensuring that legal aspects are watertight and mitigate risk
• Develop strategy for future sites identifying risk, constraints and opportunity
• Manage the developer/contractor interface, maintaining programme and quality adherence (utilising EA)
• Working closely with funders, JV partners, end users and senior management team, ensuring full project transparency

We are keen to speak with professionals working for other developers or consultancies who undertake a similar role, project managing the delivery of major construction projects via external contractors. You could be from an engineering or QS background, have a broad range of project experience, enjoy problem solving and getting the best out of the team.

Contact

07796 514558

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Project Management and Management

Industries

• Construction, Building Construction, and Real Estate

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