Senior Project Manager (Manchester, ENG)
Senior Project Manager at a property and construction consultancy in Manchester, owning a portfolio of commercial real-estate projects (office fit-outs, industrial/logistics, residential, façade remediation, labs, retail) from inception to completion — managing programme, budget, quality, procurement, risk, and client/stakeholder relationships.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Degree qualified in a construction, property, engineering, or project management-related discipline
- Proven experience delivering projects within a consultancy or client-side environment
- Strong experience across new-build, refurbishment, fit-out, and redevelopment projects
- Knowledge of commercial, industrial, residential, or mixed-use sectors
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Full UK driving licence
Nice to have
- Professional accreditation such as MRICS, MCIOB, APM, or working towards chartered status
- Knowledge of the North West property and construction market
Full description
A highly regarded property and construction consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its expanding Manchester team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and commercially minded project management professional to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of projects across the commercial real estate sector. Working alongside an established leadership team, you will play a key role in delivering complex developments while contributing to the continued growth of the Manchester office and wider North West presence.
The role offers exposure to a varied project pipeline, including commercial office fit-outs, industrial and logistics developments, residential schemes, façade remediation programmes, laboratory environments, retail projects, and high-specification amenity space refurbishments.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing projects from inception through to completion, ensuring successful delivery against programme, budget, and quality objectives.
- Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders.
- Leading project meetings and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
- Preparing project programmes, reports, procurement strategies, and tender documentation.
- Managing project risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Monitoring project performance and providing regular updates to clients.
- Supporting business development activities and helping to strengthen existing client relationships.
- Identifying opportunities for repeat business and service expansion.
- Contributing to the development and mentoring of junior team members.
- Supporting the continued growth and success of the Manchester project management team.
Project Sectors
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across a broad range of projects, including:
- Commercial office developments and fit-outs (Cat A & Cat B)
- Industrial and logistics facilities
- Residential and mixed-use developments
- High-rise building remediation and façade improvement programmes
- Laboratory and life sciences environments
- Retail developments and refurbishments
- Hospitality and leisure projects
- High-end amenity and workplace enhancement schemes
Requirements
- Degree qualified in a construction, property, engineering, or project management-related discipline.