Senior Project Manager

Motion; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance Policy

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Motion Project Management in Manchester is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead cross-functional project teams on high-profile construction consultancy projects across the UK.

You will develop and execute project plans, manage budgets and timelines, build client relationships, and drive project success with a hands-on leadership approach.

The role emphasizes collaboration, proactive problem-solving, and delivering value in a dynamic, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction/Project Management or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a consultancy within construction.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive work approach.
• Ambitious mindset with a track record of delivering successful projects.
• Hands-on leadership style with willingness to roll up sleeves.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
• Lead and inspire a cross-functional project team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
• Proactively identify and address challenges, implementing solutions to ensure project success.
• Oversee project budgets, timelines, and quality standards, with a focus on exceeding client expectations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, anticipating their needs and delivering value-added solutions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Collaboration

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Project Management

Job description

We're Motion, a thriving consultancy based in Manchester - working on projects across the UK and EMEA.

The Motion Group consists of Motion Project Management, Motion Construction Management and our Developments arm. We're currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team at Motion Project Management.

Our projects team first started back in 2021 and throughout these past 5 years we have had continued, steady growth. We're working on some incredible projects and specialise in highly-operational spaces. We're passionate about the work that we do and most importantly, how we do it.

We're committed to ensuring that we provide our people with a space that is open, inclusive, and provides them with the tools that they need to grow in their careers.

The Role:

As a Senior Project Manager at Motion, you'll play a key role within our Project Management team working alongside the broader team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
• Lead and inspire a cross-functional project team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
• Proactively identify and address challenges, implementing solutions to ensure project success.
• Oversee project budgets, timelines, and quality standards, with a focus on exceeding client expectations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, anticipating their needs and delivering value-added solutions.

About You:

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Proven experience in project management within the construction industry at a consultancy.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction/Project Management or a related field is ideal.
• Hands-On Approach: This is not a role for 'armchair project managers'. We need someone who is ready to roll their sleeves up, lead by example, and actively contribute to project success.
• Ambitious mindset with a track record of driving successful project outcomes.
• Proactive approach to work

What We Offer

We want our people to bring their whole selves to work and so we are proactive in creating a positive, inspiring and collaborative atmosphere.

• Life Insurance Policy
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Diversity

At Motion we want you to come as you are. We want our workplace to represent the wonderfully diverse world that we live in. We encourage people of all different beliefs, ethnicities, genders and religions to join our team. All we ask is that you are kind and ambitious.