Senior Project Manager

Vertical Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertical Recruitment is representing a well-established, multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy in Manchester. They seek a Senior Project Manager to take ownership of a £100m+ redevelopment programme, guiding complex projects from inception to completion with a trusted advisory role.

You will lead cross‑discipline teams, manage senior stakeholders, and aspire towards Associate Director as the practice grows in Manchester and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience in public-sector or highly regulated environments.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
• Professional qualification such as MRICS, MAPM or MCIOB, or working towards one.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and workstreams across major programmes.
• Manage the full project lifecycle from inception to handover.
• Advise clients on strategy, risk, procurement, phasing and delivery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams and contractors.
• Manage senior stakeholders and end-user groups.
• Oversee programme governance, reporting, risk and assurance.
• Develop long-term client relationships and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Client facing

Team coordination

Project leadership

Education

MRICS / MAPM / MCIOB

Job description

An new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a well-established, multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy with a strong and growing pipeline of major projects.

The business has an excellent reputation for delivering complex schemes across the public and private sectors, working with a range of high-profile clients and providing advice throughout the full project lifecycle.

Following a number of recent project wins and continued growth across key client accounts, the team is looking to strengthen its senior Project Management capability.

A key initial commission will see you take a leading role on a £100m+ complex redevelopment programme, incorporating multiple buildings, new build, refurbishment and major modernisation works.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take genuine ownership of a significant programme, work closely with senior client stakeholders and build towards Associate Director within a growing consultancy.

The Role

You will take a senior delivery and advisory role, managing complex projects from inception through to completion while becoming a trusted advisor to the client.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading projects and workstreams across major programmes
• Managing the full project lifecycle from feasibility through to handover
• Advising clients on strategy, risk, procurement, phasing and delivery
• Coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams and contractors
• Managing senior stakeholders and end-user groups
• Overseeing programme governance, reporting, risk and assurance
• Developing strong, long-term client relationships
• Mentoring and supporting junior members of the Project Management team

About You

You will ideally have:

• Exposure to public-sector or highly regulated environments
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams
• A professional qualification such as MRICS, MAPM or MCIOB, or be working towards one
• Ambition to progress towards Associate / Associate Director level

Whats on Offer

The consultancy has secured a number of significant new commissions, adding to an already strong forward workload and providing excellent long-term project continuity.

Senior Project Managers are given the autonomy to lead their projects, develop client relationships and take increasing responsibility within the wider business, while benefiting from the support and expertise of a multidisciplinary team.

In return, you can expect:

• £75,000+ salary depending on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Exposure to major, career-enhancing projects
• Strong and growing forward pipeline
• Genuine progression towards Associate Director
• Collaborative and supportive working environment

For a Senior Project Manager looking for greater responsibility, high-quality project exposure and a clear route for progression, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team at an exciting stage of its development.