Senior Project Manager | Cambridge, UK

TSA Riley; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Support for flexible working arrangements

Job summary

A leading property and construction consultancy in Cambridge seeks a Senior Project Manager. The ideal candidate will oversee a diverse portfolio of projects, including historically significant buildings. This role requires strong stakeholder management skills and a proactive approach to deliver quality outcomes in a dynamic environment. Hybrid working options are available, promoting a balanced work-life dynamic.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in construction project management.
• Membership in a professional body like CIOB or RICS is desirable.
• Experience working on historic buildings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of project planning and delivery.
• Lead site coordination and meetings.
• Manage project risks and client communications.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Project risk management

Education

Degree in Construction Project Management or Engineering

Tools

Digital project management tools

Job description

Senior Project Manager | Cambridge, UK role at TSA Riley

About The Role

TSA Riley is a leading international property and construction consultancy, founded with a clear purpose: to help clients and communities unlock the full potential of their built assets.

Due to ambitious growth plans we are currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our growing Cambridge team and contribute to a diverse portfolio of high-profile regional projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on meaningful developments that shape the future of the city and surrounding areas.

With a strong local presence and an excellent reputation in the Cambridge market, TSA Riley partners with a wide range of clients across sectors including higher education, residential, healthcare, and commercial. Many of our projects involve historically significant and listed buildings, so experience in this area would be especially valuable to our team.

We're looking for a proactive and collaborative professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is motivated by the opportunity to make a tangible, lasting impact.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of planning, procurement, coordination, and consultant inputs to ensure quality delivery.


• Leading meetings, site coordination, and project documentation across assigned workstreams.


• Monitoring programme and cost performance, identifying deviations, and supporting corrective actions.


• Tracking project risks, opportunities, and commercial factors, and escalating issues when required.


• Resolving conflicts, addressing challenges, and mitigating delays to keep projects on track.


• Preparing project reports, updates, and records using TSA Riley systems and templates.


• Maintaining clear, responsive communication with clients and delivery partners.


• Managing client expectations to support satisfaction and build strong, trusted relationships.


• Collaborating with project teams to support performance, share knowledge, and contribute to a positive team culture.


• Managing project risk, safety, and compliance practices in line with TSA Riley standards.


• Contributing to proposals, sector initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.

About You

• Degree qualified in a relevant subject such as Construction Project Management, Engineering or a similar equivalent subject.


• Membership to a relevant professional body such as the CIOB or RICS is desirable.


• A proven track record of working in a construction project management role for a similar consultancy business.


• Prior experience of working on historic buildings would be advantageous.


• Excellent stakeholder management and engagement skills with demonstrable experience of working alongside reputable clients on large scale projects and developing successful and lasting partnerships.


• Solid understanding of end-to-end project lifecycles, including procurement, design coordination, delivery, and contract administration.


• Proficiency with digital tools to support reporting, tracking, and documentation.


• Known reputation for high-quality work, and a collaborative and collaborative working style.


• Brings critical thinking and problem-solving skills to support effective project delivery.


• Experience working in agile environments and contributing to cross-functional teams.

About Us

TSA Riley has a 130-year heritage dating back to 1890 when Henry Riley Esq first established a quantity surveying practice in London. In Asia Pacific we trace our roots back to the 1980s through the merging of several respected, small project management and advisory firms.

Now, in the 21st century, we're defining and pioneering a new way of helping our clients drive greater value and impact from their built assets.

Plan. Procure. Deliver. Optimise. Decarbonise. We call this project consulting.

We provide expert strategic, commercial and operations advice; project and cost management; carbon advice; and dispute resolution. This uniquely broad range of services - across the project lifecycle - means we understand the interdependencies at every stage. We combine this with hands-on experience and personalised service to drive greater value, impact and certainty for our clients' projects.

About Our Values

• We win together: Collaborate openly, learn from each other and succeed as one global team.


• We own it, always: Act with integrity and take responsibility to deliver with purpose.


• We focus on what matters: Striving for high standards to create meaningful, lasting and sustainable impact.


• We are curious: Embrace agility and change, explore ideas and turn our curiosity into progress.

TSA Riley is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We welcome applications from candidates who are interested in working with us but are not able to commit to a full-time role and/or would require forms of flexible working. Additionally, we provide hybrid working as standard practice.

We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.

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