Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Client-Side Construction Consultancy

£70,000 - £80,000

Carriera is working with an established client-side construction consultancy to recruit a Senior Project Manager to take ownership of the delivery of multiple construction projects across a varied and active portfolio. The role involves leading projects from early pre-planning through to handover, with typical values ranging between £1m and £10m. Works include a mix of new build, conversion, fit-out and external works, delivered across different asset types and stakeholder groups. You will be responsible for the overall leadership of your projects, including programme management, design coordination, consultant and contractor oversight, and project governance. While cost planning and commercial management are supported by an in-house cost management team, you will work closely with them to ensure budgets, forecasts and cost control are aligned with delivery strategy and wider client objectives. This is a client-facing role with a high level of autonomy and trust. The successful candidate will be comfortable acting as the lead point of contact for clients and senior stakeholders, shaping delivery strategy, managing risk and driving projects forward through all stages of the lifecycle.

The Role

• Lead client-side project management delivery across multiple construction projects from pre-planning through to handover
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants and wider project stakeholders
• Take responsibility for coordinating and leading the design team to ensure compliant, timely and coordinated design development
• Manage project programmes, key milestones, risks and delivery strategy
• Support planning applications and the discharge of planning and regulatory conditions
• Lead the procurement of consultants and contractors, working closely with the in-house cost management team on commercial inputs and delivery strategy
• Administer building contracts in line with JCT requirements, including instructions, extensions of time and progress reporting
• Work collaboratively with the cost management team on budgets, cost plans, forecasts, variations and overall cost control
• Oversee site progress and quality, ensuring delivery aligns with design intent, programme and statutory obligations.

About You

• Proven experience delivering multiple construction projects concurrently from inception to completion
• Experience in a client-side or consultancy environment where you have taken clear ownership of projects
• A strong understanding of the full development lifecycle, including design, planning, procurement and construction
• Sound working knowledge of JCT contracts and confident experience administering contracts
• Good knowledge of construction health & safety, CDM and Building Regulations
• A relevant professional qualification or membership (MRICS, MCIOB or equivalent preferred)
• The ability to manage complex workloads with clarity, structure and control
• A confident, measured communication style with the credibility to lead consultants, contractors and senior stakeholders
• A detail-focused, commercially aware and delivery-driven approach

For a confidential conversation, please contact Halim Ahmad on 07399 556163 or email hahmad@carriera.co.uk.

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