Senior Project Manager cross sector

Capstone Property Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager with at least 5 years of experience. This role involves delivering projects from feasibility to completion while managing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have strong consultancy skills and experience with JCT Contract Administration. The position offers direct exposure to clients across various sectors including hotel developments and higher education projects, and requires a proactive, adaptable approach.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Senior Project Manager.
• Experience with JCT Contract Administration.
• Background from consultancy, main contractor, or architectural practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects from early feasibility through to completion.
• Act as primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Provide professional advice on programme, cost, risk, and procurement strategy.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, risk, and reporting.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Client-facing capability

Project management fundamentals

Collaborative approach

Job description

Senior Project Manager - cross sector

Location: London, UK
Salary: £65,000 – £80,000 + benefits

Overview

An opportunity to join a growing, multi-disciplinary construction and project management consultancy operating in the UK with international backing. The business is in a clear growth phase, offering direct client exposure and a strong consultancy-led approach to project delivery.

This role suits an ambitious Senior Project Manager who is commercially aware and comfortable operating in a client-facing consultancy environment across varied project types.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver projects from early feasibility through to completion in a consultancy capacity
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and contractors
• Provide professional advice to clients on programme, cost, risk, and procurement strategy
• Manage project programmes, budgets, risk, and reporting
• Administer projects under JCT forms of contract
• Support senior leadership with client relationships and repeat business
• Work across multiple sectors, adapting to varied project requirements
• Contribute to the growth and development of the UK business

Project Sectors

Current projects include:

• Hotel developments (refurbishments and new builds)
• Higher education projects
• CAT A and CAT B office fit-outs
• Workplace projects
• Logistics and industrial facilities (MEP exposure beneficial, excluding data centres)

Experience & Requirements

• Senior Project Manager with circa 5+ years’ experience
• Strong consultancy-based project management fundamentals
• JCT Contract Administration experience is required
• Background from consultancy, main contractor (CA), or architectural practice considered
• Commercially minded with strong client-facing capability
• Comfortable advising clients and managing senior stakeholders
• Collaborative, adaptable, and proactive approach
• Interest in developing business development capability over time (not essential initially)