Senior Project Manager

Brandon James Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy based in North London is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale education and commercial projects. The successful candidate will lead project teams, manage stakeholder engagement, and ensure technical standards are met. A degree in a construction-related field and a minimum of 5+ years in consultancy are required, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a car allowance and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Flexible working

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Generous pension contribution

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in a consultancy setting, with at least 1 year at Senior PM level.
• MRICS, MCIOB or MAPM status required.
• Experience delivering large new build schemes.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale construction projects (£10m-£40m) in education and commercial sectors.
• Manage stakeholder engagement with government clients and institutional investors.
• Oversee planning, design development, procurement, and delivery stages.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Team leadership

Education

Degree in construction-related discipline

Job description

A well-established construction consultancy based in North London is looking to recruit a Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale education and commercial new build projects across the region. The consultancy is known for its excellent reputation in the public and private sectors and its strong emphasis on quality client delivery.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Project Manager with strong leadership skills and a track record of delivering £10m+ schemes from inception to completion. The Senior Project Manager will take on a client-facing leadership role with responsibility for key accounts.

The Senior Project Manager’s role

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for leading project teams across pre- and post-contract phases. Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading large-scale construction projects (£10m-£40m) in education and commercial sectors

• Managing stakeholder engagement, including government clients and institutional investors

• Overseeing planning, design development, procurement and delivery stages

• Administering JCT and NEC contracts

• Mentoring junior team members and overseeing quality assurance

The Senior Project Manager will play a strategic role in client retention and development while ensuring technical delivery standards are met.

The Senior Project Manager

The successful Senior Project Manager will have:

• Degree qualified in a construction-related discipline

• Minimum 5+ years in a consultancy setting, with at least 1 years at Senior PM level

• MRICS, MCIOB or MAPM status

• Demonstrable experience delivering large new build schemes

• Strong communication and team leadership skills

• Familiarity with DfE and other public sector frameworks (advantageous)

In Return?

• £60,000 – £75,000

• Car allowance

• Performance bonus

• Flexible working (as project demands allow)

• Private healthcare and life insurance

• Generous pension contribution

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays

Keywords: Senior Project Manager | Construction Consultancy | North London | Education Projects | Commercial New Builds | Chartered Project Manager