Project Manager

Are you a Project Manager looking for an exclusive opportunity to work on the UK’s most prestigious projects in Northampton?

We’re hiring a Project Manager to join our client and lead the delivery of exciting construction projects across Northampton. This is a full-time, permanent role offering excellent career progression, varied project exposure, and the chance to work with a growing, supportive team on schemes valued between £5 million and £20 million.

If you're an ambitious Project Manager ready to take ownership of projects and drive successful delivery, this project manager job in Northampton could be your next career move.

As a Project Manager in Northampton, you'll be responsible for leading construction projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage project programmes, and ensure delivery is on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Working across both office and site locations, you’ll play a key role in driving project performance, managing stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with a solid construction background to take ownership of high-value schemes and contribute to successful project delivery across the region.

Your responsibilities as a Project Manager will include:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of construction projects from inception to completion
• Develop and manage project programmes, ensuring key milestones are achieved
• Oversee project budgets, working closely with the commercial team to manage costs effectively
• Manage contracts under JCT and NEC frameworks
• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, and external consultants
• Monitor project performance, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Manage client relationships, providing regular updates on progress and performance
• Chair project meetings and ensure clear communication across all stakeholders
• Oversee project reporting, including progress, risk, and financial updates
• Ensure successful project handover and close-out, including documentation and lessons learned

To succeed in this Project Manager job, you’ll bring strong experience managing construction projects and the ability to lead teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Essential:

• Degree in Construction Management, Building, Engineering, or equivalent qualification
• At least 3–6 years’ experience in a Project Manager or similar role within construction
• Proven experience delivering projects valued between £5 million and £20 million
• Ability to pass SC Clearance
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and project lifecycle management
• Experience working with JCT and NEC contracts
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive project performance
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Desirable:

• Professional membership (APM, CIOB, RICS or similar) or working towards
• Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and project management software
• Experience across healthcare, education, or commercial construction sectors

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team with a strong project pipeline. As a Project Manager, you’ll gain exposure to varied and challenging construction projects while progressing your career with clear pathways to Senior Project Manager and beyond. Package includes:

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
• Generous benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Varied workload on exciting construction schemes
• Supportive team environment
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Generous annual leave

Apply Now: Project Manager Job in Northampton

Ready to progress your project management career in Northampton? Apply today to join our client and work on some of the most exciting construction projects.

If your application is successful, we’ll send you full details about the company, role and project pipeline within 48 hours of your application. For more information about this Project Manager role or other construction jobs in Northampton, get in touch today.

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