Senior Project Manager

Brandon James Ltd; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Sevenoaks to lead high-value projects. The role requires demonstrable experience in consultancy, strong knowledge of UK construction contracts, and excellent leadership skills. The firm offers a competitive salary of £65,000 – £80,000, performance bonuses, and opportunities for ongoing career progression.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Generous pension scheme

Ongoing career progression to Associate and beyond

Qualifications

• Experience within a consultancy setting.
• Strong knowledge of UK construction contracts (e.g. JCT, NEC).
• Chartered or working towards chartership (RICS, APM, CIOB).

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initial concept through to handover.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and consultants.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and contractual obligations.

Skills

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Strong working knowledge of UK construction contracts

Demonstrable experience delivering projects

Education

Degree qualified in a construction-related field

Tools

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a well-regarded multidisciplinary consultancy based in Sevenoaks. This is a prime opportunity for a Senior Project Manager seeking to lead high-value schemes across sectors including residential, commercial, education, leisure, and community. With projects ranging from £1m to £100m, the successful Senior Project Manager will be instrumental in delivering flagship developments such as a £20m mixed-use hub, a £50m office-to-residential conversion, and a £60m new-build educational facility.

This Sevenoaks-based role is ideal for a Senior Project Manager looking to further their career within a consultancy environment, supported by a Project Director and Associate with clear progression routes. The firm offers a dynamic, collaborative atmosphere and is known for developing talent internally.

The Senior Project Manager’s role

The successful Senior Project Manager will lead projects from initial concept through to handover, acting as the key liaison for clients and consultants. This role includes full responsibility for delivering programme, budget, and quality targets while navigating complex stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading multi-sector projects across various stages of development

• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients and consultants

• Managing budgets, timelines, and contractual obligations

• Driving successful outcomes on complex, high-value schemes

• Supporting junior staff and contributing to wider business growth

The Senior Project Manager

To be considered, the Senior Project Manager will need:

• Demonstrable experience delivering projects within a consultancy setting

• Strong working knowledge of UK construction contracts (e.g. JCT, NEC)

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Degree qualified in a construction-related field (e.g. Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying)

• Chartered or working towards chartership (RICS, APM, CIOB or equivalent)

In Return?

• £65,000 – £80,000

• Performance-related bonus

• Private healthcare

• Generous pension scheme

• Ongoing career progression to Associate and beyond

• A strong pipeline of major, exciting projects

Keywords: Senior Project Manager | Construction Consultancy | Sevenoaks | Project Delivery | Chartered Project Manager | High-Value Projects