Senior Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Stockport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead refurbishment projects in the student accommodation sector. The role involves coordinating capital projects, overseeing delivery, and managing budgets. Ideal candidates will have strong project management skills and familiarity with UK building regulations. Comprehensive benefits include a competitive salary, car allowance, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Car allowance

26 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience managing refurb or fit-out projects in the student accommodation sector.
• Strong understanding of the project lifecycle.
• Confident in budget management and programme tracking.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination of capital projects (£1m–£15m).
• Oversee project delivery across all RIBA stages.
• Help manage supply chain, contractors, and consultants to meet time, cost, and quality targets.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Understanding of H&S legislation

Knowledge of UK building regulations

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

V7 Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager for our client, a property investment and management company who specialise in student accommodation refurbishment projects! This is a great role for someone with consultancy and on-site experience.

In return they are offering

• Competitive Salary
• Car allowance
• 26 days holiday
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance

Role & Responsibilities

• Support coordination of capital projects (£1m–£15m).
• Oversee project delivery across all RIBA stages.
• Assist in developing project and group-level specifications.
• Coordinate and manage consultant panels (PQS, Architects, etc.) under framework agreements.
• Help set project budgets and manage capex/fees from pre-acquisition to completion.
• Assist in procuring reports and cost plans for funding approvals, including commercial negotiations.
• Help manage supply chain, contractors, and consultants to meet time, cost, and quality targets.
• Support contract tendering, procurement strategies, and contract administration.
• Liaise with stakeholders, ensuring progress reporting and KPI alignment.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with Development and Facility Agreements.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience managing refurb or fit-out projects in the student accommodation sector.
• Strong understanding of the relevant H&S legislation.
• Strong understanding of the project lifecycle.
• Confident in budget management and programme tracking.
• Solid knowledge of UK building regulations.
• Strong understanding of JCT building contracts and contract administration.

V7 Recruitment are an equal opportunities employer who are acting as an employment agency in relation to this role.