Senior Project Manager

Vertical Recruitment Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Manchester is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a £110 million+ public sector programme. This role offers the chance to manage multiple building projects, ensuring compliance and quality throughout. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of NEC3 / 4 contracts, and ambition to progress toward an Associate Director role. This position also supports hybrid working and offers excellent development potential in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Extensive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Hybrid working for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering multi-building, complex or large-scale construction projects.
• Solid working knowledge of NEC3 / 4 contracts.
• Proven ability to manage complex public sector programmes or frameworks.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-driven and collaborative approach.
• Ambition to progress toward an Associate Director role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multiple building projects within the wider programme.
• Oversee all stages from inception, business case and design through to construction and handover.
• Manage stakeholder engagement across clients, consultants, contractors and end-user groups.
• Ensure delivery meets programme, budget, quality and compliance expectations.
• Lead NEC3 / 4 or JCT contract administration, including change control and compensation events.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Solutions-driven approach

Communication skills

Education

Professional qualification such as MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB

Tools

NEC3 / 4 contract management

Job description

A rare and career-defining opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to play a leading role on one of the most significant public sector programmes currently underway - a £110 million+ Blue Light masterplan.

This flagship programme comprises twelve buildings delivered within a coordinated, campus-style redevelopment, including a mix of new builds, refurbishments and modernisation schemes. The scale, technical complexity and community impact of this multi-phase framework make it an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious Senior PM looking to step up to larger, more complex programmes.

You’ll be joining a respected, forward-thinking multidisciplinary consultancy known for its collaborative culture, innovative delivery methods and strong public-sector reputation. This role offers excellent development potential, with clear pathways toward Associate Director.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Lead major workstreams within a £110m+ multi-building public sector programme
• Contribute to a high-profile redevelopment with significant regional impact
• Work in a consultancy that champions progression, innovation and autonomy
• Gain exposure to complex, multi-stakeholder and politically sensitive environments
• A standout programme that will significantly elevate your CV and career trajectory

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multiple building projects within the wider programme
• Oversee all stages from inception, business case and design through to construction and handover
• Manage stakeholder engagement across clients, consultants, contractors and end-user groups
• Ensure delivery meets programme, budget, quality and compliance expectations
• Lead NEC3 / 4 or JCT contract administration, including change control and compensation events
• Manage risk, reporting, governance and programme controls across your workstreams
• Provide guidance and support to Project Managers, Assistant PMs, and internal teams
• Champion best practice and contribute to continuous improvement across the consultancy

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong experience delivering multi-building, complex or large-scale construction projects
• Solid working knowledge of NEC3 / 4 contracts
• Proven ability to manage complex public sector programmes or frameworks
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Professional qualification such as MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB, or equivalent (or working towards)
• A proactive, solutions-driven and collaborative approach
• The ambition to progress toward an Associate Director role

What’s On Offer

Competitive salary + extensive benefits package

• Hybrid working to support flexibility and work–life balance
• The opportunity to lead key elements of one of the UK’s highest-profile public sector programmes
• Clear career progression routes within a growing consultancy
• A supportive, collaborative culture that values innovation and professional development

Take the Next Step

If you're ready to lead major parts of a landmark public sector redevelopment - and take on a truly career-defining project - this Senior Project Manager role offers the perfect next step.

Apply today or reach out for a confidential discussion