Senior Project Manager

The Sage Group plc; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Exeter is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to manage client delivery. This role involves overseeing projects from inception to completion, fostering client relationships, and ensuring quality delivery within a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates have experience in consultancy construction project management and a focus on sustainability. The position offers competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible office hours

38 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

6% employer pension contribution

Access to wellbeing resources

Regular sports and social events

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years PQE in consultancy construction project management.
• Self-motivated with the ability to inspire teams.
• Strong experience in budgeting, procurement, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects end-to-end, from inception to completion.
• Manage budgets, costs, and ensure quality delivery.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.

Skills

Client relationship management

Construction methodologies

Budgeting and cost control

Procurement

Risk management

Project management tools (Asta PowerProject, MS Project)

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Asta PowerProject

MS Project

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Sage Global Services Limited
Exeter, Devon

Full time Construction

Job Description

Senior Project Manager - Client-Side / Consultancy Experience - Exeter

• Full-time
• Exeter

Ward Williams are seeking a talented Project Manager to join their Exeter team. The role focuses on client delivery within a construction consultancy environment, offering opportunities for progression and exposure to high-profile projects across multiple sectors.

You will contribute to project leadership from inception to completion, build strong client relationships, and develop leadership skills in a collaborative, fast-moving team. Ward Williams is a B Corp-certified firm with a commitment to sustainable development and social impact.

Why Ward Williams?

• Focus on sustainability, equity, and meaningful impact.
• Supportive culture with development, mentorship, and clear progression.
• Opportunities to lead major projects and broaden sector expertise.

Join a culture that values people and purpose, and offers hybrid working and flexible hours to foster collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own projects end-to-end, bringing expertise to drive outstanding results.
• Lead on projects with a solid understanding of construction methodologies, design coordination, procurement, and contract administration.
• Manage budgets, cost control, value engineering, and profitability while delivering quality.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; resolve issues to protect timelines and budgets.
• Manage various contract forms (e.g., NEC, JCT) to ensure commercial success.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Manage complex timelines and milestones; familiarity with Asta PowerProject and/or MS Project is advantageous.
• Ensure regulatory standards, health & safety requirements, and internal quality benchmarks are met.
• Lead through change in scope, schedule, or resources while maintaining team focus and morale.
• Report progress and strategies clearly to leadership and clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years PQE of experience in consultancy construction project management.
• Self-motivated with ability to set project direction aligned with business goals; capable of inspiring teams and driving performance across multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Experience with budgeting, procurement, contract administration, and delivering best value while maintaining quality.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate risks and manage timelines.
• Experience with Asta PowerProject and/or MS Project is advantageous.
• Ability to report progress and challenges to leadership and clients with clarity.
• Commitment to health and safety and quality standards.

Benefits

• Hybrid working with flexible office hours.
• Competitive salary and structured development opportunities.
• Generous 38 days of annual leave, including public holidays, plus birthday leave.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• Employer pension contributions of 6% and life cover of three times salary.
• Access to wellbeing resources and virtual GP services.
• Charitable fundraising, volunteering days, and active professional involvement.
• Regular sports and social events.

Ward Williams is an equal opportunity employer and committed to fostering diversity and inclusion.