Project Manager R – 156707

Overview

In this role you will lead delivery of construction projects for a client-facing team within a collaborative Buildings & Places PM group. You will manage projects end-to-end, build strong client relationships, and co-locate with clients to ensure high-quality service. You’ll guide multidisciplinary teams, support business development, and help drive successful outcomes for local communities. The opportunity offers development, scale, and a clear impact on project governance and delivery.

Pay / Benefits

• defined contribution pension with 10% match
• flexible leave (buy/sell)
• medical and dental insurance
• Aviva DigiCare+ workplace and wellbeing benefits
• eyecare vouchers
• Gymflex support to fitness costs? (Gymflex) – paraphrased as gym benefits in many packages; cycle to work scheme? listed below yes: Cycle to Work scheme? yes present as separate item in ad? yes: Cycle to Work scheme

Responsibilities

• Deliver project management services across the full life cycle
• Co-locate with client offices to establish relationships and service quality
• Lead construction projects from initiation to delivery using best-practice PM methodologies
• Build positive, collaborative relationships with all stakeholders following company values
• Interface with clients as the primary contact for service delivery and project governance
• Oversee project accounts, governance, and resource management to ensure commercial success
• Provide guidance and technical leadership to team members; mentor junior staff
• Support development of new business opportunities and assist with fee proposals and bid submissions
• Assist senior colleagues on large-scale projects and contribute to procurement planning
• Ensure compliance with policies, toolkits, and standards
• Support health & safety and environmental compliance on site

Key requirements

• Degree qualification (or equivalent) preferably in a construction-related discipline (postgraduate experience)
• Chartered membership or working towards MRICS, CIOB, MAPM or equivalent
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and delivering projects via recognised PM methodologies
• Experience delivering projects for local and central government; education and residential sectors desirable
• Experience administering NEC and JCT contracts and advising on procurement routes
• Strong client relationship building and business networking skills
• Sound technical project management knowledge and ability to manage governance and budgets
• Understanding of UK Health & Safety and Environmental legislation
• Valid driving licence
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset

• collaborative
• proactive
• innovative
• project management methodology
• governance and budgeting
• experience with NEC and JCT contracts

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