Senior Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading developer in the UK is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major regeneration schemes in the North West. This role involves managing multidisciplinary teams through all project stages, overseeing planning and delivery, while ensuring projects meet quality standards and budgets. Join a values-led team dedicated to impactful developments, with flexible working and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Flexible working

Supportive culture

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Strong experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams across all RIBA stages.
• Commercially astute with good understanding of development appraisals and contracts.
• MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM or similar professional accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major mixed-use regeneration and development projects.
• Oversee project design development, planning submissions and programme management.
• Support land acquisition, viability assessments and commercial appraisals.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Project Management, Construction, Real Estate, Architecture, or Engineering

Tools

Project Management Tools

Job description

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Location: North West England (flexible working available)

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Overview

Our client, a leading developer delivering complex, design-led, mixed-use regeneration projects across the UK, is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Project Manager to join their team in the North West. This role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal part in shaping places with purpose—delivering projects that are commercially sound, socially responsible, and design-focused.

About the Role

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll lead the strategic delivery of major regeneration schemes from inception through to completion, working across all project stages including feasibility, planning, procurement, delivery and handover. You will manage multidisciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered to programme, budget, and the highest quality standards.

You’ll play a key leadership role within a collaborative, purpose-driven team, helping to unlock complex sites and bring transformative developments to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major mixed-use regeneration and development projects, often with a value of £50m+
• Oversee project design development, planning submissions and programme management
• Appoint, brief and manage external consultant teams (e.g. architects, engineers, planners, QS)
• Coordinate with internal teams including development, commercial, legal and finance
• Proactively manage project risks, budgets, programmes and stakeholder relationships
• Support land acquisition, viability assessments and commercial appraisals
• Lead on contractor procurement and construction phase delivery
• Provide mentorship and support to junior team members
• Represent the client in meetings with local authorities, partners, investors and community stakeholders

About You

• Strong experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams across all RIBA stages
• Excellent leadership, negotiation and communication skills
• Commercially astute with good understanding of development appraisals and contracts
• Ability to navigate planning processes and stakeholder engagement with confidence
• Degree-qualified in a relevant field (e.g. Project Management, Construction, Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering)
• MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM or similar professional accreditation preferred
• A passion for design quality, sustainability, and placemaking

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation delivering nationally significant regeneration schemes. You’ll be part of a team that is values-led, design-conscious and committed to long-term impact. In return, our client offers flexible working, a supportive culture, and real opportunity for progression.

Please send your CV and a short cover note to Richard Williams by email or for a confidential discussion about the role, please call the mobile.