Senior Project Manager – Main Contractor

Bimplus; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Henley Chase in Stockport is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a Major Projects division within a fast-growing specialist subcontractor. You will own a portfolio of around 10 live projects valued between £1m and £4m, leading a delivery team and working with senior leadership to deliver safely, commercially and to the highest standards.

This role offers genuine autonomy, opportunities to influence project strategy and growth, and a supportive environment focused on quality,

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multiple construction projects valued £1m+.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience with CVRs, budgets and profitability.
• Outstanding client-facing and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Major Projects team across multiple live contracts.
• Take overall responsibility for project delivery from pre-construction through to completion.
• Manage project programmes, resources and client expectations.
• Monitor project profitability, budgets, CVRs and commercial performance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Work closely with commercial, pre-construction, procurement and operations teams.
• Support business growth through exceptional project delivery and repeat business.
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, reporting and project controls.
• Mentor and develop members of the delivery team.
• Maintain high standards of quality, health & safety and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

CVR budgeting

Client relations

Job description

Henley Chase

Location: Stockport (Hybrid – 2-3 days office / 2-3 days site & client visits)

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a Major Projects division within a fast-growing specialist construction subcontractor.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing a portfolio of high-value projects while managing an established delivery team. You will play a key role in shaping project delivery, improving operational performance, and contributing to the continued growth of the business.

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence projects, mentor a team, and work closely with senior leadership, this could be an excellent next step.

The Role

You will take ownership of a portfolio of approximately 10 live projects, each valued between £1 million and £4 million, across sectors including:

• Commercial
• Education
• Public Sector
• Energy
• High-security facilities

You will lead an experienced project delivery team, including:

• Project Quantity Surveyor
• Site Manager
• Contracts Coordinator

Working directly with senior leadership, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, commercially and operationally to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Major Projects team across multiple live contracts.
• Take overall responsibility for project delivery from pre-construction through to completion.
• Manage project programmes, resources and client expectations.
• Monitor project profitability, budgets, CVRs and commercial performance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Work closely with commercial, pre-construction, procurement and operations teams.
• Support business growth through exceptional project delivery and repeat business.
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, reporting and project controls.
• Mentor and develop members of the delivery team.
• Maintain high standards of quality, health & safety and compliance.

What You'll Be Joining

• Portfolio of major construction projects valued up to £4m each.
• Established and supportive project team.
• Direct access to senior decision makers.
• Opportunity to influence business strategy and project delivery.
• Collaborative working environment with genuine autonomy.
• Fast-growing business with ambitious expansion plans.

The First Six Months

• Structured induction programme.
• Introduction to live projects.
• Meet internal teams, suppliers and key clients.
• Gain understanding of company processes and delivery standards.

Months 1-3

• Begin taking ownership of projects.
• Work alongside the existing leadership team.
• Build relationships with clients and subcontractors.
• Understand reporting, commercial controls and operational expectations.

Months 4-6

• Identify improvements across communication and project delivery.
• Enhance reporting and project controls.
• Introduce efficiencies where appropriate.
• Become fully integrated into the leadership team.

What You Won't Find

• Excessive corporate bureaucracy.
• Slow decision making.
• Micromanagement.
• A blame culture.
• Instead, you'll find a business where people are trusted, supported and encouraged to take ownership.

About the Business

The company is a well-established specialist subcontractor delivering the design, supply and installation of certified security, fire-rated and specialist metal door systems on major UK construction projects.

Working alongside Tier 1 contractors, they deliver solutions for projects typically valued in excess of £30 million, operating across:

• Commercial
• Education
• Public Sector
• Energy
• High-security environments

Their reputation has been built on quality, compliance, technical expertise and long-term client relationships.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager who can confidently lead multiple high-value projects while developing strong client relationships.

• Proven experience managing multiple construction projects valued £1m+.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing CVRs, budgets and profitability.
• Outstanding client-facing and communication skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Experience working for a specialist subcontractor or main contractor on major projects.

What's on Offer

• Senior leadership position.
• High-value, technically challenging projects.
• Genuine autonomy and influence.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Long-term career within a growing business