Senior Project Manager

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a well-established construction consultancy based in Bristol.

This role offers the chance to lead and deliver a variety of local and regional projects across different sectors, managing clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure successful outcomes. It is an ideal opportunity for a proven project management professional looking to take on greater responsibility and play a key role in the continued growth of the consultancy.

Our client is a respected consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering project management and

cost consultancy services. Working across commercial, residential, public sector, and mixed-use developments, they pride themselves on providing practical solutions and building long-standing relationships with their clients.

With an expanding portfolio of work, they are now seeking to appoint a Senior Project Manager to strengthen their Bristol team.

As Senior Project Manager, you will take the lead on complex and high-value construction projects, ensuring delivery to time, budget, and quality requirements. You will act as the main client contact, lead multidisciplinary project teams, and provide guidance to junior colleagues.

This role would suit a Senior Project Manager with solid consultancy experience, confident in managing multiple projects and building strong client relationships.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Project Manager role include:

• Leading projects throughout all stages of the lifecycle
• Acting as the main client contact and managing stakeholder relationships
• Preparing, monitoring, and reporting on programmes, budgets, and risks
• Chairing meetings and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams
• Providing leadership, guidance, and support to junior colleagues
• Ensuring compliance with procedures and industry standards
• Delivering a high level of client service and communication

To be successful in this role, candidates should ideally have:

• Proven experience delivering projects within a construction consultancy environment
• Relevant degree-level qualification (or equivalent)
• Professional chartership (MRICS, MAPM or similar) preferred
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Experience chairing client meetings and leading project teams
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to project delivery

In return for your skills and experience, our client offers a competitive package including:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Flexible working arrangements
• Clear opportunities for career progression and leadership roles

Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without the need for additional approvals.

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