Senior Project Manager – Client Side

Description

This Senior Project Manager role is responsible for leading the end–to–end delivery of complex capital construction and refurbishment projects across a multi–site estate, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. The position combines strategic oversight, stakeholder engagement, and technical project leadership within a collaborative and forward–thinking environment.

Client Details

Our client is a progressive and purpose–driven organisation committed to delivering high–quality environments that support learning, innovation, and community engagement. With a strong strategic vision focused on sustainability, inclusivity, and future–ready infrastructure, the organisation is investing significantly in its estate to enhance user experience and operational excellence.

Operating across multiple sites, the Estates and Facilities function plays a critical role in shaping and maintaining a safe, modern, and sustainable built environment. The team delivers a wide range of services including capital development, facilities management, maintenance, sustainability initiatives, and strategic estate planning.

Due to a growing pipeline of capital investment and redevelopment programmes, the organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex construction and refurbishment projects. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to long–term estate transformation while working in a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.

Description

Lead the end–to–end delivery of capital projects, from initial feasibility through to completion and handoverManage multiple projects simultaneously across refurbishment, redevelopment, and new–build schemesDevelop and implement robust project governance, risk management, and reporting frameworksOversee design development, procurement strategies, tender processes, and contract administrationEnsure full compliance with statutory requirements, building regulations, and health & safety legislationManage and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholdersMonitor project performance to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standardsLead financial management activities including budgeting, forecasting, and cost controlDrive value engineering and procurement strategies to ensure best value outcomesBuild and maintain strong relationships with internal departments and external partnersRepresent the organisation at stakeholder meetings, consultations, and project reviewsEmbed sustainability principles and environmentally responsible practices into project deliverySupport continuous improvement across project management processes and estate development initiativesProfile

Extensive experience delivering major capital construction or redevelopment projects within complex environmentsProven expertise in project planning, procurement, contract management, and construction deliveryStrong working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contractsDemonstrated ability to manage projects within live, operational environmentsExperience managing significant project budgets (typically 10m+)Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with confidence in client–facing rolesExcellent communication, negotiation, and problem–solving abilitiesAbility to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressureExperience working within large, multi–site estates or similarly complex organisationsProfessional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM or equivalent) or working towards desirableJob Offer

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits packageOpportunity to lead high–profile capital projects with long–term impactCollaborative and supportive working environment with multidisciplinary teamsExposure to a diverse portfolio of refurbishment and development schemesFlexible working arrangementsClear opportunities for career progression and professional developmentA role combining strategic oversight with hands–on project delivery within a growing estate programmeBase ranges from 62k– 71k

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