Construction Project Manager - Consultancy

Construction Project Manager - Consultancy

We are recruiting for an experienced Construction Project Manager to join a well-established and growing construction consultancy in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with previous construction consultancy or client-side experience to take responsibility for delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across the retail, commercial, residential and leisure sectors.

Working alongside an experienced Project Director and a growing Project Management team, you will manage projects throughout their lifecycle, taking responsibility for planning, procurement, design coordination, contract administration and successful project delivery.

The position offers exposure to a varied client base and a broad range of projects, with excellent opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.

The Role

As a Construction Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Managing the day-to-day delivery of construction projects on behalf of clients. Taking ownership of project planning, procurement and coordination. Coordinating design teams, consultants and other project stakeholders. Managing projects throughout the pre-construction and delivery phases. Administering construction contracts and maintaining relevant project documentation. Leading project meetings and coordinating activities on site. Monitoring project programmes, costs and overall performance. Identifying potential programme deviations and implementing appropriate corrective actions. Monitoring project risks, opportunities and commercial considerations. Proactively addressing issues and mitigating potential project delays. Preparing regular project reports, progress updates and documentation. Maintaining clear and professional communication with clients, consultants and delivery partners. Ensuring projects are delivered to the required quality, programme and client expectations. Supporting the wider Project Management team and contributing to the continued development of the business. What We're Looking For To be considered for this Construction Project Manager position, you will ideally have:

Previous Project Management experience within the construction industry. Experience working within a construction/property consultancy or client-side environment. A good understanding of the complete construction project lifecycle. Experience across pre-construction, procurement, design coordination and project delivery. Experience administering construction contracts. Strong project planning and programme management capabilities. The ability to manage multiple consultants, contractors and project stakeholders. Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of project risk. Excellent client-facing and communication skills. The ability to build strong relationships with clients and delivery partners. Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Good IT skills and experience using digital systems for project reporting, tracking and documentation. Experience within the retail, commercial, residential or leisure sectors would be advantageous. A degree in Construction Management or a related discipline would be beneficial but is not essential. Chartered status, or working towards chartership, would be advantageous.Salary 50k-60k basic plus generous benefits

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and expanding construction consultancy with a strong reputation and growing client base.

You will have the opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of projects and sectors while developing your experience alongside an established Project Director and wider Project Management team.

The position would suit an experienced Construction Project Manager, Consultancy Project Manager, Client-Side Project Manager, Property Project Manager or Project Management Consultant looking for their next permanent opportunity in Manchester.

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