Project Manager - #2151434

Project Manager

The Opportunity

Our client, an established and growing project management consultancy, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of major construction and infrastructure projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a consultancy delivering complex, high-value projects on behalf of its clients, with individual project values ranging from £5m to £100m.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in project delivery, ideally with experience working in a client-side or consultancy environment. A sound understanding of NEC contracts and the ability to manage projects through the full delivery lifecycle would be highly advantageous.

The Role

Working closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams, you will take responsibility for managing projects from initial planning and design through to construction, completion and handover.

You will provide effective project leadership, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of construction and infrastructure projects valued between £5m and £100m.

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing project management and delivery support.

• Oversee project planning, design, procurement, construction and handover activities.

• Manage project programmes, budgets, risks and change control processes.

• Administer and manage NEC contracts, including early warnings and compensation events where applicable.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors, consultants and key stakeholders.

• Monitor project performance and provide regular progress reports to senior management and clients.

• Identify and manage project risks, implementing appropriate mitigation measures.

• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, health and safety requirements and quality standards.

• Support the successful delivery of projects against agreed commercial and programme objectives.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who can demonstrate:

• A proven track record of delivering construction or infrastructure projects valued between £5m and £100m.

• Experience working within a consultancy or client-side project management environment, ideally.

• A strong understanding of project management principles and the full project lifecycle.

• Experience working with NEC contracts, ideally NEC3 or NEC4.

• Strong commercial awareness, including budget management, risk management and change control.

• Experience managing contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary project teams.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.

• The ability to manage complex projects and work effectively within a client-facing environment.

• A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive day rate, inside IR35.

• Opportunity to work on major construction and infrastructure projects.

• Exposure to a varied portfolio of projects valued between £5m and £100m.

• The opportunity to work within an established consultancy alongside experienced project delivery professionals.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Project Manager with a background in delivering major construction or infrastructure projects and are interested in working within a consultancy environment, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss the role with you.