Senior Project Manager

Michael Page; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager in Royal Tunbridge Wells. This role involves acting as a Contract Administrator for landmark infrastructure projects and delivering exceptional project management. Candidates should have 4+ years of experience and a proactive mindset. The position offers a hybrid working model, private healthcare, and opportunities for career growth with genuine long-term progression.

Benefits

Twice-yearly bonus scheme

4.5-day working week

Private healthcare

Clear professional development framework

Monthly socials and team events

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in consultancy project management, ideally with Contract Administration expertise.
• Proven experience delivering projects across sectors such as infrastructure, residential, or commercial.
• Confidence operating autonomously while collaborating closely with directors and clients.

Responsibilities

• Acting as Contract Administrator on a landmark infrastructure project.
• Leading project meetings with senior stakeholders, including CEOs and client boards.
• Driving projects to completion on time and within budget.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Contract Administration

Problem-solving

Mentorship

Education

Chartered status (MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM)

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Manager role requiring expertise in project management and a proactive approach to delivering exceptional service for a leading independent project and cost management consultancy.

Client Details

Our client is an independent project and cost management consultancy with a reputation for delivering innovative, high-quality projects across residential, commercial, leisure, and infrastructure sectors. The business has grown by securing unique and often complex projects, from seaside masterplans and multi-million-pound regeneration schemes to design-led developments. The consultancy is people-focused, offering flexibility, rapid progression opportunities, and a strong commitment to professional development (including in-house RICS mentorship and CPDs).

Description / Responsibilities

• Acting as Contract Administrator on a landmark infrastructure project (new terminal development, multi-year programme)
• Delivering end-to-end project management across a portfolio of residential, commercial, and regeneration schemes
• Leading project meetings with senior stakeholders, including CEOs and client boards
• Driving projects to completion on time, within budget, and to a high standard
• Mentoring and supporting junior PMs within the team, helping to shape their professional development
• Coordinating internal resources and third-party consultants for seamless delivery
• Contributing to the consultancy's reputation for innovation, creativity, and proactive problem-solving

Profile / Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in consultancy project management, ideally with Contract Administration expertise
• Chartered status (MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM) or significant progress toward it
• Strong, proven experience delivering projects across sectors such as infrastructure, residential, or commercial
• Confidence operating autonomously while collaborating closely with directors and clients
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at a senior level
• A proactive, hands-on mindset and appetite for career growth in a growing business

Job Offer / Benefits

• Twice-yearly bonus scheme: company performance and personal development
• 4.5-day working week (Friday finish at 12:30pm), with hybrid flexibility
• Private healthcare (post-probation), CPDs, and a clear professional development framework
• Opportunities to work on landmark projects ranging from multi-million-pound seafront masterplans to award-winning leisure schemes
• Vibrant, sociable culture with monthly socials, sweepstakes, and regular team events
• Genuine long-term progression, with opportunities to move toward Associate and potentially equity in the business