Senior Project Manager Construction Consultancy

Brandon James Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandon James Limited in Colchester is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead construction projects from feasibility through to handover, coordinating clients, consultants, contractors and internal teams.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, contract administration experience and proficiency in NBS specifications and MS Project, with MRICS ideally pursued. Salary up to £65,000 and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have construction consultancy experience
• Experience delivering construction projects independently
• Experience using NBS specifications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project
• Contract administration experience (under JCT contracts preferred)
• Degree in related field (PM/CM/Building Surveying/QS)
• MRICS or actively working towards chartership is desirable
• Strong knowledge of procurement and contract procedures
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through feasibility, design, procurement, construction and completion
• Manage programmes using Microsoft Project and coordinate NBS specifications
• Handle contract administration, instructions and variations, monitor contractor performance
• Maintain strong client relationships and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to meet time, budget and quality targets

Skills

Construction consultancy experience

Independent project delivery

NBS specifications

MS Project

Contract administration

Client/stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Proactive/organised approach

Education

Degree in Project Management / Construction Management / Building Surveying

MRICS (or pursuing chartership)

Tools

NBS specifications

Microsoft Project

Job description

An established multidisciplinary construction consultancy in Colchester is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join its experienced team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Project Manager with strong technical knowledge, contract administration experience, and proficiency in NBS specifications and Microsoft Project.

The Senior Project Manager will manage construction projects from inception through to completion, working closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams. This Senior Project Manager role would suit a technically capable Senior Project Manager who is confident managing programmes, specifications, contracts, and multidisciplinary teams. The successful Senior Project Manager will benefit from a collaborative consultancy environment and opportunities for continued professional development.

You must have prior construction consultancy experience to be considered for this role.

The Senior Project Manager’s role

The Senior Project Manager will lead construction projects through feasibility, design, procurement, construction, and completion.

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for programme management using Microsoft Project, coordinating NBS specifications, procurement, contract administration, risk management, and project reporting.

The Senior Project Manager will undertake Contract Administrator duties, manage contract instructions and variations, monitor contractor performance, and maintain strong client relationships. They will also coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

The Senior Project Manager

The successful Senior Project Manager will have:

• Strong experience working within a construction consultancy

• Proven experience delivering construction projects independently

• Experience using NBS specifications

• Strong Microsoft Project proficiency

• Contract Administration experience, ideally under JCT contracts

• A degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline

• A relevant professional qualification, ideally MRICS, or actively working towards chartership

• Strong knowledge of construction procurement and contract procedures

• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills

• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams

• A proactive, organised, and technically focused approach

In Return?

• Salary up to £65,000, depending on experience

• Opportunity to work within an established multidisciplinary consultancy

• Varied construction project exposure

• Significant responsibility for project and contract delivery

• Opportunity to develop technical and commercial expertise

• Ongoing professional development

• Potential support towards MRICS chartership

• Clear long-term career progression opportunities

Senior Project Manager | Colchester Senior Project Manager | NBS Specifications | Microsoft Project | Contract Administration | MRICS