Senior Project Manager - Construction Consultancy in City

Flagship Consulting; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global construction consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their Cardiff team. This client-facing role will involve overseeing the full project lifecycle on flagship schemes. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of consultancy experience and strong project management skills. Competitive salary, annual bonus, and hybrid working opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Pension

Flexible benefits

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 6+ years in a consultancy environment managing large-scale projects.
• Proven track record with multi-stakeholder engagements.
• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full project lifecycle services.
• Act as the key client interface.
• Lead project teams and manage resources.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Contract knowledge

Education

MRICS or MAPM accreditation

Job description

Senior Project Manager Construction Consultancy

I’m partnering with a leading global construction consultancy that is continuing to expand its Cardiff team due to a strong pipeline of major projects across commercial, mixed-use, and public sector portfolios. As part of that growth, they’re looking to bring on board an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their high-performing team.

This is a client-facing delivery role with the opportunity to work on flagship schemes from feasibility through to handover. The ideal candidate will be confident managing complexity, driving performance across consultant and contractor teams, and providing strategic advice to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver full project lifecycle services across major capital projects
• Act as the key client interface, managing stakeholder expectations
• Lead project teams including consultants, contractors, and internal resource
• Prepare and manage programmes, budgets, risk registers, and reporting
• Provide leadership and mentoring to junior team members
• Contribute to business development and the growth of client accounts

About You

• Solid experience in a consultancy environment, ideally 6+ years
• Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects
• Commercially astute, with strong contract and procurement knowledge
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• MRICS, MAPM or equivalent professional accreditation preferred

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a globally recognised consultancy with structured progression
• Access to high-profile, career-defining projects across London and the Southeast
• A collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture
• Competitive salary, annual bonus, pension, and flexible benefits
• Hybrid working model with autonomy and trust

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Project Manager looking to work at the forefront of the UK construction consultancy sector. If you’re motivated by quality, complexity, and long-term career development, this role offers all three.