Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Design Build Search

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead exciting construction projects and ensure client satisfaction at every stage.
  • Company: Established consultancy with a strong reputation in project management since 1999.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities to grow your career.
  • Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for business growth and personal development.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in the construction sector while working with diverse teams.
  • Qualifications: Relevant degree and 5-7 years of project management experience required.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

Design Build Search is seeking a Senior Project Manager on behalf of our client based in London. Our client is an established cost and project management consultancy founded in 1999. With over 25 years of experience, they provide cost management, project management and funder advisory services to clients across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. Our client has built a strong reputation for delivering efficient solutions and trusted independent advice across the construction sector.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a trusted point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and design teams.
  • Lead the delivery of high-quality project management services, ensuring client satisfaction at every stage.
  • Conduct background research, data collection, and due diligence to support project planning.
  • Prepare clear, well-structured project briefs, reports, and timelines.
  • Monitor and manage project budgets, fee drawdowns, and non-construction costs.
  • Draft essential documents including briefs, procurement strategies, and project roadmaps.
  • Oversee the procurement process: prepare RFPs, build tender lists, assess submissions, and create detailed reports.
  • Produce monthly project reports, track progress, and keep stakeholders informed.
  • Drive project close-out procedures, manage handovers and defect resolution.
  • Proactively identify new opportunities to grow the business and raise the firm's profile in the market.

Requirements

  • Relevant third level qualification in Construction Management/ Engineering or Surveying.
  • 5-7 years' experience in a Project Manager position.
  • Experience ideally within a Construction Consultancy.
  • Experience in Residential, Hotels, Commercial, or Logistics projects would be advantageous.
  • Excellent leadership skills.
  • High level of reporting skills.
  • Proficient in preparing and analysing construction programmes.
  • Experience in contract administration would be advantageous.
  • Excellent communication and computer skills.

Apply with your CV for a confidential discussion.

Senior Project Manager employer: Design Build Search

As one of Ireland's leading Construction and Engineering contractors, this company offers a dynamic work environment in Newcastle, where innovation meets opportunity. Employees benefit from a strong focus on professional development, with ample growth opportunities in the thriving sectors of pharma and data centres. The collaborative culture promotes teamwork and aligns with the company's vision, ensuring that every team member plays a vital role in delivering high-quality projects.

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Project Manager

Project Management
Client Relationship Management
Data Collection
Project Planning
Budget Management
Document Drafting
Procurement Process Management