Senior Project Manager (Remote or Part Remote Working considered)

esc construction consultants; Belfast; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established construction consultancy is seeking a dynamic Senior Project Manager to lead transformative capital projects across the UK and Ireland. This role offers the chance to guide clients through the project lifecycle, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery. With a strong focus on collaboration, you will manage multiple projects while fostering relationships with clients and teams. The company values career development, offering unique flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment. If you're ready to elevate your career in an innovative firm that prioritizes work-life balance, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Paid training

Professional fees

Flexible working arrangements

9-day working fortnight

31 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified with at least 3 years of project management experience.
• Member of APM or RICS or working towards accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management on various capital construction projects.
• Collaborate with clients and contractors from project conception to completion.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

IT Skills (M365, Excel)

Education

Degree-qualified

Member of APM or RICS

Tools

M365

Job description

Senior Project Manager (Remote or Part Remote Working considered)

esc construction consultants is an established business based in Belfast providing Cost Consultancy, Project Management, Project Planning and Project Safety services to highly motivated clients across the UK and Ireland.

esc is seeking a dynamic Senior Project Manager (Permanent/Full-time) to lead transformative capital construction projects across the UK and Ireland. As an esc Senior Project Manager, you will undertake a leading role to deliver exemplary services to clients. This is a competitive role for professionals ready to elevate their career.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project management function on a variety of capital construction projects
• Prioritise and manage multiple projects at different delivery stages
• Expertly guide and collaborate with clients to plan, coordinate and execute their projects, from conceptualization to completion on time and within budget
• Collaborate with clients, consultants and contractors to understand project requirements and risks
• Project planning from feasibility stage through development of design and contract preparation to tender and construction
• Preparing and negotiating contract documents, tender information and post-tender reporting
• Assessment of legal compliance, validity of contractual claims and disputes
• Provision of post-occupancy advice

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Member of the Association for Project Management (APM) or Chartered Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or equivalent professional body (or working towards the accreditation)
• Degree-qualified
• At least 3 years’ project management experience
• Experience of managing projects under NEC3 and NEC4 contracts
• Proven experience of the coordination of concurrent multiple projects
• Experience of working with cross-functional teams
• Full driving licence

Desirable Qualifications

• NEC3 or NEC4 ECC Project Manager Accreditation

Key Skills

• Strong IT skills (M365 package, particularly Excel)
• Effective communication skills with a client-facing approach
• Strong interpersonal skills – including the ability to build and develop relationships
• Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Analytical thinking and a creative approach to problem solving
• Ability to work under pressure and use your initiative
• Resilience and determination
• Teamwork and motivation skills
• Understanding of building/engineering technology

Our employees enjoy industry topping packages and the opportunity to progress their career with innovative in-house and external structured mentoring and training with excellent career development and promotion opportunities. We will offer you:

• A highly competitive salary along with a company perks scheme
• Contributory pension, paid training and professional fees
• Unique flexible working arrangements to allow a great work-life balance including a 9-day working fortnight with every other Friday being a non-working day
• 31 days annual leave (including public holidays)
• Free on-site parking

If this is what you are looking for in a job, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV with a cover letter to [e-mail] telling us a bit about yourself and why you should join the esc team.

If you would like a confidential chat to find out more about the role, please call Directors Gavin Morgan or Roan Robinson on 028 9077 9392.

Closing date is Friday 28th February at 5pm.

esc construction consultants is an equal opportunities employer.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Construction