Senior Project Manager

Wates; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a major refurbishment project in a city-centre setting, coordinating a multidisciplinary team and overseeing safety, quality and programme from pre-construction to completion.

The role focuses on client liaison, stakeholder engagement and delivering exceptional outcomes on a high-profile scheme within the higher education sector.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering complex construction projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams across lifecycle stages.
• Strong client and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead project from pre-construction through to completion.
• Develop and implement a clear delivery strategy.
• Own safety, quality, programme, risk and commercial performance.
• Build strong relationships with client, consultants and third-party stakeholders.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative environment.
• Navigate logistical challenges of a constrained city-centre site.
• Champion innovation, sustainability and modern construction practices.
• Support talent development across the project team.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Team development

Decision making

People development

Collaborative leadership

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior Project Manager looking for a complex, high-profile project where you can make a real impact? Or are you an accomplished Project Manager ready to step up and take the lead on a major scheme?

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a significant refurbishment project within the higher education sector in Newcastle.

The scheme involves the comprehensive refurbishment of an existing building, including significant façade and roof works. Its city-centre location, complex logistical requirements and interfaces with multiple third-party stakeholders make this a challenging and rewarding project to lead.

You'll take overall responsibility from pre-construction through to completion, creating a collaborative environment where the project team, client, consultants and supply chain can work together to deliver an exceptional outcome.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the project from pre-construction through to successful completion
• Developing and implementing a clear project delivery strategy
• Taking ownership of safety, quality, programme, risk and commercial performance
• Building strong relationships with the client, consultants and key third-party stakeholders
• Leading and developing multidisciplinary teams, creating an inclusive and high-performing project environment
• Managing the logistical challenges associated with a constrained city-centre site
• Championing innovation, sustainability and modern construction practices
• Supporting the development and progression of talent across the project team

What We're Looking For

• Strong project leadership and decision-making capability
• Experience managing projects through multiple stages of the construction lifecycle
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance risk, programme, quality and performance
• Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary project teams
• Confidence to challenge, influence and make informed decisions
• A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to developing people

If you're an experienced Project Manager who feels ready for the next step, this could be an excellent opportunity to take on greater responsibility and lead the delivery of a high-profile, technically challenging project.

Why Join Wates?

• Take the lead on a high-profile refurbishment project within the higher education sector
• Work on a technically and logistically challenging city-centre scheme
• Work alongside an experienced and collaborative project team
• Take ownership of a project offering genuine complexity and variety
• Benefit from excellent career development and progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Our commitments:

Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [e-mail]