Senior Project Manager

Kilnbridge; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Electric Car Salary Sacrifice scheme

25 Days Holiday

Paid Volunteering days

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Profit Sharing Bonus Scheme

Job summary

A forward-thinking construction firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior Project Manager. You will be responsible for leading project teams and ensuring the safe, timely delivery of complex projects. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, a CSCS card, and significant experience in managing stakeholders. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading large project teams in construction.
• Hands-on leadership and delivery experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver allocated projects safely and profitably.
• Lead project teams across various functions.
• Manage client relationships for satisfaction.
• Drive commercial success and maintain site records.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

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Are you a confident leader with a passion for delivering complex construction projects to the highest standards? At Kilnbridge, we’re growing our team of Senior Project Managers to support new projects we’re currently tendering for across the Midlands and Northern regions. We’re building robust teams for future work and looking for experienced professionals who want to be part of something ambitious.

Why Kilnbridge?

We take on some of the UK’s most complex engineering and construction challenges, and we do it with integrity, teamwork, and purpose. As an employee‑owned business, every team member has a personal stake in our success. That means your work directly contributes to our delivery, innovation, and reputation.

We live by our values: Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence. If these resonate with you, you’ll feel right at home here.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be responsible for the safe, profitable, and timely delivery of allocated projects, managing all aspects of project execution. Your role will include:

• Leading project teams across engineering, construction, and commercial functions
• Ensuring buildability, value engineering, and temporary works are properly considered
• Overseeing recruitment and development of site personnel
• Managing client relationships and ensuring satisfaction
• Supporting pre‑construction activities including planning and tender input
• Driving commercial success and ensuring accurate site records
• Promoting innovation, training, and best practice across the team

What We’re Looking For

You’ll have significant experience leading large project teams in construction, with a strong grasp of project management across safety, programme, quality, and commercial delivery. You’ll be confident managing stakeholders, mentoring others, and driving performance. Professional membership is desirable, but hands‑on leadership and delivery experience is key.

You’ll be a visible, motivated leader with excellent communication, organisational, and commercial skills. A CSCS card and strong knowledge of construction processes, regulations, and modern methods are essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice scheme
• 25 Days Holiday and Paid Volunteering days
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Profit Sharing Bonus Scheme
• A leadership role in a forward‑thinking, employee‑owned business
• Opportunities to shape project delivery and influence business growth
• A culture that values your expertise and supports your development

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re looking for a role where your leadership will make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of a team that’s building something exceptional.

Kilnbridge is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. We strive to attract, develop, engage and retain a diverse mix of talent that reflects the communities and stakeholders we serve. We are also open to discussing flexible working options where suitable.

We are committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment process. Let us know at any stage if you require reasonable adjustments, and we’ll do our best to accommodate. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, or marital status.