Senior Project Manager

Brandon James Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established multidisciplinary consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead projects across commercial, healthcare, and public sector sectors. The role includes significant responsibilities, such as overseeing project teams and managing contracts. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related field, chartered status, and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive salary and development opportunities within a growing team in Plymouth.

Benefits

Support towards chartership

Pension

Healthcare

Enhanced leave allowance

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Proven background in delivering capital projects across sectors.
• Strong understanding of NEC / JCT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from inception to completion.
• Manage contract administration and reporting.
• Coordinate design and engineering inputs.
• Oversee procurement and contractor performance.
• Provide leadership to assistant and project managers.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Construction, Project Management, or related field

Chartered status (e.g. MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB)

Job description

A well-established multidisciplinary consultancy based in Plymouth is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Project Manager to support their growing portfolio across commercial, healthcare, and public sector projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Project Manager with strong client-facing skills, a background in construction consultancy, and experience delivering projects through the full lifecycle.

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll join a collaborative team that supports clients from feasibility through to handover, with a strong pipeline of work across education, MoD estates, and infrastructure. The consultancy provides robust support for continued professional development and encourages its Senior Project Managers to lead and mentor junior staff while managing key client accounts.

The Senior Project Manager’s role

The Senior Project Manager will lead multiple medium to large-scale construction schemes across the Southwest, ensuring quality delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. You’ll oversee project teams, manage contracts (typically NEC or JCT), and play a key part in programme and budget control.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading projects from inception to completion

• Managing contract administration and reporting

• Coordinating design and engineering inputs

• Overseeing procurement and contractor performance

• Providing leadership to assistant and project managers

The Senior Project Manager

• Degree qualified in Construction, Project Management, or a related field

• Chartered or working towards (e.g. MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB)

• Proven background in delivering capital projects across sectors

• Strong understanding of NEC / JCT contracts

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills

In Return?

• £55,000 – £70,000 per annum

• Support towards chartership and CPD

• Pension, healthcare, and enhanced leave allowance

• Opportunities for progression within a growing Plymouth team

Keywords: Senior Project Manager | Construction Consultancy | Plymouth Projects | NEC Contracts | Client-side Project Manager | Chartered PM