Senior Project Manager

Thorn Baker Construction; Woodford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive benefits package

Long-term career development

Job summary

Thorn Baker Construction is seeking a Senior Project Manager on a client-side basis to lead multiple construction projects from inception to delivery. You will oversee external consultants, contractors and professional teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

The role requires substantial experience in client-side or consultancy environments with strong commercial awareness and excellent communication skills to manage stakeholders across project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering construction projects as a Senior/Project Manager.
• Experience in client-side roles or consultancy with client-facing responsibilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from inception through to handover and completion.
• Act as the client representative, coordinating consultants, contractors and professional teams.
• Oversee budgets, programmes, procurement and risk across multiple projects.
• Monitor progress, ensure safety, quality and compliance with legislation and standards.
• Lead meetings and report progress and financial performance to senior management.

Skills

Project management

Client-side experience

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Construction knowledge

Education

Construction related qualification

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Client Side Construction
Location: Office based in Birstol and Cardiff
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 + Package
Type: Permanent

Our client is an established property and development organisation with an expanding portfolio of construction and refurbishment projects across the South West. They are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their team and take responsibility for delivering projects from inception through to completion.

This is a client-side position, offering the opportunity to work directly for the organisation and oversee external consultants, contractors and professional teams throughout the project lifecycle.

The Role

As Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing multiple construction projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing projects from initial concept and feasibility through to completion and handover

• Acting as the client representative throughout the project lifecycle

• Appointing and managing consultants, contractors and professional teams

• Managing project budgets, programmes, procurement and risk

• Overseeing planning, design development and construction delivery

• Monitoring contractor performance and project progress

• Leading project meetings and coordinating stakeholders

• Managing variations, commercial issues and project risks

• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards and health & safety requirements

• Providing regular progress and financial reports to senior management

• Supporting the development and delivery of the wider property and construction programme

About You

The successful candidate will have significant experience delivering construction projects, ideally from a client-side, consultancy.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager within construction

• Experience managing projects from inception through to completion

• Strong understanding of construction processes, contracts, procurement and project controls

• Experience managing external consultants and contractors

• Strong commercial and financial awareness

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• A relevant construction, property or project management qualification

• Relevant professional accreditation such as RICS, CIOB or APM would be advantageous

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £70,000 - £75,000

• Attractive benefits package

• Client-side position with genuine project ownership

• Opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of construction projects

• Long-term career development

• Professional and collaborative working environment

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