Senior Project Manager

Wilde Consulting Engineers; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support a major rail station redevelopment project. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in project management and stakeholder relations, along with experience in overseeing project phases from feasibility through construction. This position offers a negotiable and competitive rate for an 8-12 month duration. Join a supportive team in delivering impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Experience of working as a client-side Project Manager through various stages of projects.
• Experience in project managing rail station development from feasibility to construction.
• Experience of providing leadership within a complex partnering environment.
• Developing and implementing risk management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Strategic management of project information flows.
• Support consultation processes for station redevelopment.
• Oversee cost estimates, budget monitoring, and contractor valuations.
• Attend site regularly to review progress and quality.
• Provide accurate financial information (including forecasting) to meet service objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Leadership

Education

Qualification in Project Management or relevant field

Job description

Opportunity: Senior Project Manager

Location: Greater Manchester

Rate: Negotiable and Competitive

Duration: 8-12 months +

IR35: Inside

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support a Major projects team with the delivery of a rail station redevelopment project.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of complex stakeholder relationships.
• Strategic management of project information flows between the delivery team and the client.
• Supporting the public and stakeholder consultation process for the proposed station redevelopment, access packages etc.
• Overseeing the development of cost estimates, budget monitoring, review of contractors’ valuations/invoices and production of spend profiles.
• During the construction period of schemes attend site on a regular basis to review progress, quality, site management and liaise with the contractors to programme future work.
• Ensuring that accurate financial information (including forecasting) is provided in relation to ensuring the services business objectives are met.

Qualifications

• Experience of working as a client-side Project Manager / Programme Manager through delivery stages of projects and be suitably qualified.
• Experience in project managing rail station development or similar schemes through feasibility to construction.
• Experience of providing leadership within a complex partnering environment.
• Experience of developing and implementing risk management strategies.

To apply for this position please submit your CV supported by a written application to:

Wilde Consulting Engineers are an Equal Opportunities employer.