Project Manager

Summary

Carriera is proud to partner with a well-established and fast-growing property and construction consultancy to secure a talented Project Manager to support the delivery of projects in the defence and industrial sectors. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on secure, high-value schemes for prestigious clients while being part of a forward-thinking and collaborative team. You'll take ownership of projects from inception to completion, managing stakeholder expectations and driving delivery excellence throughout.

About the role 

As a Project Manager you will work alongside experienced professionals, gaining valuable sector-specific knowledge while progressing your own career within a structured and supportive environment. This position is ideal for someone with experience in managing construction projects in secure or industrial settings and who is looking to take the next step within a dynamic consultancy. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a construction-related field such as project management, quantity surveying, building surveying, architecture, or engineering, or possess relevant experience in the delivery of defence, industrial, or secure environment projects.

• Lead and manage construction projects from concept through to completion, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
• Act as the key point of contact between clients, contractors, and consultants, maintaining clear and proactive communication.
• Develop and manage project programmes, timelines, and resource schedules using industry-standard tools.
• Monitor project progress through regular site visits, reports, and stakeholder updates.
• Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards, building regulations, and relevant statutory requirements.
• Prepare and present progress reports, cost updates, and project reviews to both internal teams and clients.
• Facilitate design development coordination between architects, engineers, and other disciplines.

About you

• You will come from a construction consultancy or contractor background or client environment.
• Proven experience in supporting construction projects across any sector, preferably within the built environment. 
• A degree or masters in a construction related subject is essential (RICS, CIOB, APM).
• You are comfortable in delivering presentations to stakeholders and clients.

Whats on offer

• £45k - £55k per annum
• 25 Days Annual Leave 
• Strong Private Pension Contribution 
• Healthcare
• Unrivalled Career Progression - Fast-track your career in a consultancy that truly invests in its people.
• Working closely and collaboratively with a Partner
• Exciting, High-Profile Projects 
• Support through RICS pathway

Carriera Limited values diversity and promotes equality and no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are open to discussing any reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements you may require to support your application.  All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. When advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business for the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003.  All applications will be held in strict confidence and in accordance with our  privacy policy .