Project Manager

Are you an experienced Construction Project Manager looking for a new challenge in the Manchester area?

Atkins Search is partnering with a leading national consultancy in Manchester to recruit a Project Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join a national team that delivers expert services across a diverse range of sectors including Residential, Commercial, Healthcare, Education, and Retail to name a few.

They are also willing to consider an Assistant Project Manager who is ready to take the next step in their career.

Our client is a leading, award-winning multi-disciplinary construction consultancy with offices nationally. Due to continued success and a strong project pipeline, their Manchester office is growing!

Their values reflect their belief that exceptional surveying isn’t just about buildings, but also about people and relationships. They emphasise empathy, innovation, proactive leadership, strong collaboration, an entrepreneurial spirit, and adaptability in serving their clients. This construction consultancy has projects across various sectors including Residential, Commercial, Healthcare, Education, and Retail.

As a Project Manager based in Manchester, you will play a crucial role in delivering large high-quality schemes across the Northwest, including cladding and remediation schemes, with a hands-on approach throughout the full project lifecycle. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of sectors including but not limited to; Residential, Commercial, Healthcare, Education, and Retail.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager in Manchester who is looking for long-term career progression within an established construction consultancy. You’ll gain exposure to a range of projects, benefit from structured support, hybrid working, and join a company that truly values its people.

As a Project Manager in Manchester, your responsibilities will include:

• Manage construction project delivery across a range of sectors.
• Lead procurement, contract negotiation and subcontractor coordination.
• Oversee programme management to ensure milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Chair client and stakeholder meetings, ensuring clear communication and issue resolution.
• Assisting the Senior Project Manager with day-to-day activities
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, quality standards and internal governance.
• Support senior leadership in continuous improvement, project profitability and team development.

To be successful in this Project Manager job in Manchester you must be able to demonstrate a clear understanding and experience of construction project delivery, having managed and delivered own projects with minimal supervision. You should have:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager, or an Assistant Project Manager with the relevant experience to step up competently
• Construction related degree
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to manage relationships effectively
• A proactive approach to achieving results
• A positive “can do” attitude
• MRICS qualified or working towards
• NEC & JCT Contract experience

My client is committed to providing a positive, supportive working environment and rewarding career development. As their employees are the heart of their business, their priority is to keep them happy and safe.

Some of the other perks they offer a Project Manager in Manchester include:

• Competitive salary (£40,000 - £50,000 DOE)
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Regular salary/performance reviews
• Unlimited annual leave entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Paid expenses and mileage
• Ongoing professional training and development
• Regular CPD and APC support
• Inclusive, fun workplace culture with trips away, and regular social and sporting events
• Clear career path to progress to senior and associate levels

Apply Now: Project Manager Job in Manchester

Kick-start your next project leadership role in construction project management today.

Apply now to join a market-leading contractor delivering some of the Northwest’s most exciting builds.

Should your application be successful, we will be in touch to send you full details about the company, role and projects.

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