Senior Project Manager - Residential

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent real estate and infrastructure consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead residential and masterplanning projects in the North West. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing complex developments, focusing on sustainable outcomes. This role offers a competitive salary plus benefits in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary + car allowance

Annual bonus

Structured career development

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Supportive, inclusive culture

Impactful, career-defining projects

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering residential or regeneration projects.
• Experience in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing delivery of residential and regeneration projects.
• Driving excellence in design, planning and delivery.
• Overseeing masterplanning processes and coordinating teams.
• Ensuring performance across health & safety, quality and risk management.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in a construction-related discipline

Job description

Job Description

Senior Project Manager - Residential

North West (hybrid)

Competitive salary + car allowance & excellent benefits package

Full-time | Permanent

Are you ready to play a key role in shaping the future of residential development across the North West? Our client, a leading independent real estate and infrastructure consultancy, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to strengthen their growing team.

With a strong pipeline of residential and mixed-use projects, including large-scale regeneration schemes and strategic masterplans, this is a fantastic opportunity to take on career-defining work that is reshaping communities. Their portfolio is diverse, ranging from major urban extensions to complex brownfield redevelopments, all backed by substantial public and private investment.

Renowned for their innovative, high-quality delivery, our client is a trusted advisor to housebuilders, developers, local authorities and investors across the UK. Their purpose-driven approach ensures they deliver better outcomes for clients while making a lasting social and environmental impact.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive project management professional to take the lead on complex residential and masterplanning schemes across the region.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing delivery of residential and regeneration projects in line with client objectives and governance standards
• Driving excellence in design, planning and delivery, with a focus on sustainable communities and placemaking
• Overseeing masterplanning processes, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
• Ensuring performance across health & safety, commercial outcomes, quality and risk management throughout the project lifecycle
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members while contributing to wider business growth

About you

You will be a confident and experienced Project Manager with a strong track record in residential development and large-scale masterplanning. Ideally, you will come from a consultancy, client-side or development background and be adept at managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.

Essential skills and experience:

• Degree in a construction-related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Proven track record of delivering residential or regeneration projects, ideally including large-scale masterplans
• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing skills
• Highly organised with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple stakeholders in fast-paced, challenging environments

What’s on offer

Our client is committed to your professional and personal development, providing a collaborative environment where your career can thrive.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary + car allowance & annual bonus
• Structured career development and investment in CPD
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture
• Access to impactful, career-defining projects that shape communities

For more information and a confidential conversation about the role, please apply now by submitting your CV or contact Dean Forster at Tempest Jones on [e-mail].