Senior Project Manager

Building Careers UK; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager / Contracts Manager to manage up to 15 live projects. This role requires a professional with strong technical skills and the ability to handle multiple stakeholders effectively. Responsibilities include ensuring projects meet quality standards, tracking KPIs, and reporting progress. The ideal candidate must have a proven track record in project performance management and be organized to achieve commercial success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager or Contracts Manager.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of up to 15 live projects.
• Track and report on KPIs, programme milestones, and progress updates.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Skills

Project Performance Management

Technical Strength

Stakeholder Management

Organizational Skills

Job description

Job Title : Senior Project Manager / Contracts Manager

Location : Greater Manchester

Salary : £70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus

About the Company

Our client is a respected industry leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of high-quality metal doors, steel, and aluminium solutions. Partnering closely with Architects and Tier 1 Contractors across the UK, they have built a reputation for excellence, innovation, and delivering projects that surpass expectations.

The Opportunity

This is a key, client-facing role for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Project Manager / Contracts Manager. You will oversee projects from pre-construction handover through to final account, ensuring exceptional delivery across programme, cost, quality, and safety.

The successful candidate will be professional, organised, technically strong, and capable of managing multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. With responsibility for up to 15 projects and a team of approximately six Site Managers, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding project performance, client satisfaction, and commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

Project Performance Management

• Lead and manage the delivery of up to 15 live projects.
• Track and report on KPIs, programme milestones, and progress updates.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Provide accurate documentation and maintain...