Senior Project Manager

Fawkes & Reece Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Good company benefits & perks

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a £50m design and build RC frame student accommodation project in Greater Manchester. You will oversee subcontractors, coordinate multi-disciplinary site teams, and report to the Operations Director.

The role requires a proven track record in high-rise construction, strong planning, and a solid HSEQ compliance history. You will chair progress meetings, manage programme and budget, and drive safety and quality standards

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-rise residential or student accommodation projects.
• academically qualified with BSc Construction Management or CIOB or equivalent.
• Strong track record in HSEQ and safety compliance.
• Excellent planning and time management with risk awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of subcontractors and multi-disciplinary site teams.
• Chair subcontractor and client progress meetings.
• Manage programme and budget to deliver project milestones.
• Champion health, safety and quality on site.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

Planning & scheduling

Budget control

Health & Safety

Education

BSc Construction Management

CIOB or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Reference: VAC-365360_1793899516
Posted: November 5, 2026

Are you an experienced Senior Project Manager looking to join a highly reputable build contractor & developer to take the lead on a £50m design & build RC frame student accommodation project in Greater Manchester?

An exciting opportunity to join a fast growing reputable developer on a brand new student accommodation high rise development in Greater Manchester. you will take the lead from demolition to full on 2 block reinforced concrete frame build. Reporting in to a visiting Operations Director, you will be responsible for the management of subcontractors and multi-disciplinary site team, chairing subcontractor & client progress meetings, programme & budget delivering along with ensuring high standards of health & safety and quality.

The company are a multi-disciplinary principal contractor with a solid track record of delivering high quality design and build projects across the commercial, residential & education sector with typical project values between £10m and £60m. This is a fast-growing regional business with an impressive pipeline of projects that can offer excellent career development opportunities.

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• Background of Site & Project Management within an established main contractor developer with proven track record of managing high rise residential, multiple occupancy builds, student accommodation etc.
• Academically Qualified either BSc Construction Management / HND Building / Built Environment, CIOB or similar and relevant industry tickets and certificates.
• Track record of the delivery of high standards and behaviours in HSEQ
• Excellent planning & time management skills with the ability to think ahead & manage risk.

Salary & Package on offer:

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Good additional company benefits & perks.