Senior Project Manager

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

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Sevenoaks is looking for a Senior Project Manager. This role involves leading high-value projects across various sectors and acting as the primary point of contact for clients. Candidates should have experience in consultancy and a strong understanding of UK construction contracts. The position offers a competitive salary between £65,000 - £80,000 plus benefits including a performance-related bonus and healthcare.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Private healthcare

Generous pension scheme

Ongoing career progression

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects in a consultancy setting required.
• Must have strong knowledge of UK construction contracts.
• Chartered or working towards chartership (RICS, APM, CIOB or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-sector projects from concept to handover.
• Act as primary contact for clients and consultants.
• Manage budgets and contractual obligations.
• Drive outcomes on high-value schemes.
• Support junior staff and contribute to business growth.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Degree in Project Management

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

UK construction contracts knowledge (JCT, NEC)

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a well-regarded multidisciplinary consultancy based in Sevenoaks. This role offers the chance to lead high-value schemes across sectors including residential, commercial, education, leisure, and community, with projects ranging from £1m to £100m. The successful candidate will contribute to flagship developments such as a £20m mixed-use hub, a £50m office-to-residential conversion, and a £60m new-build educational facility.

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

• 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

Requirements / Qualifications

• 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