Senior Project Manager

Are you a Senior Project Manager seeking your next career opportunity in Manchester's thriving construction sector?

Atkins Search are recruiting a Senior Project Manager to join a well-established, fast-growing construction consultancy renowned for delivering high-quality schemes and generating long-standing client relationships. This permanent, full-time role is based in Manchester city centre, requiring a driven Senior Project Manager to join their expanding Northwest team.

Join a consultancy with a strong pipeline of secured work across the commercial real estate sector, delivering a diverse range of new build and refurbishment projects across the region.

My client is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary consultancy with a strong UK and European presence, operating from numerous offices and employing high-performing teams across project management, building surveying, and related disciplines.

Their North West office is well established and continuing to grow, with a close-knit team environment and a strong leadership structure in place. The business prides itself on delivering exceptional service, resulting in a high level of repeat business from major funds, investors, and key stakeholders.

With an impressive track record in the commercial property sector and a growing project pipeline, they offer a collaborative, non-hierarchical environment where individuals are empowered to take ownership of their projects and career progression.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will support the delivery of projects across a range of sectors including commercial real estate, industrial, hospitality, retail, and residential schemes, from inception through to completion.

You will work closely with senior leadership and wider project teams, taking responsibility for managing full project lifecycles, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team at a pivotal time, with strong project flow and the chance to play a key role in delivering high-profile schemes across the Northwest.

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

• Delivering end-to-end new build and refurbishment projects across multiple sectors
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring excellent service delivery and relationship management
• Managing project planning, execution, and reporting throughout the full lifecycle
• Administering JCT contracts and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations
• Undertaking site inspections and coordinating with contractors and consultants
• Managing project finances including budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and reporting
• Preparing project documentation including reports, programmes, and meeting outputs
• Supporting tendering processes and contributing to business development where appropriate
• Collaborating with internal teams and supporting junior team members where required

To be successful as a Senior Project Manager in Manchester, you will align with our requirements and bring:

• Proven experience within project management in the built environment (consultancy or main contractor background considered)
• Strong experience delivering full project lifecycles across commercial or mixed-use developments (non-infrastructure)
• Sound knowledge of JCT contracts and construction processes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to hit the ground running
• Commercial awareness with the confidence to manage client relationships and contribute to business growth
• Chartership (MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB) or working towards is desirable but not essential
• A willingness to adapt to new systems and ways of working

You’ll be joining a modern Manchester city centre office within a vibrant, down-to-earth team that values collaboration, autonomy, and regular social interaction.

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll benefit from a clear, competency-based progression pathway and a supportive environment that encourages professional development.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary: £55,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience)
• Car allowance
• Annual bonus
• Pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave + birthday + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Gym discounts
• Eye care vouchers
• Hybrid working (3 days in office with flexibility)
• Twice-yearly salary and progression reviews

Apply Now: Senior Project Manager Job in Manchester

Ready to advance your project management career with a leading consultancy? Apply today to join a business delivering some of the North West’s most exciting construction projects.

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

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