Project Manager in Manchester

Join to apply for the Project Manager role at Rider Levett Bucknall RLB. At RLB, we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress. We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless. Bring them to RLB and you’ll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways. We’ll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector. You’ll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights. What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee‑owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family‑friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing. Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.

Overview of role: We are currently recruiting a Project Manager for our National Programmes Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual to join and strengthen our Project Management offering and presents an excellent prospect for a proactive individual to take responsibility for providing all core Project Management services on several interesting projects. You will gain valuable project and client exposure, be given responsibility for your own projects and be offered a platform to progress with genuine support from the team and wider business to achieve your career goals.

Role Responsibilities:

• To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures
• Comply with established procurement/commercial/contractual strategies
• Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards
• Management and preparation of key stage reports from feasibility through to completion and post‑handover
• Management of meetings, taking and preparation of minutes
• Attend meetings onsite at regular project intervals
• Preparation of progress reports
• Working knowledge of various forms of building contracts
• Managing project cost from scope through to final account

Person Specification: The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence with good commercial results. A valid driving licence, vehicle and willingness to travel are essential requirements for this role.

Experience:

• NEC and JCT Experience desirable but not essential
• Ability to identify and develop potential opportunities to secure more business for RLB
• Well organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well‑disciplined, and commercially astute.
• A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines on high‑volume fast‑paced programmes
• Retail construction desirable but not essential

Qualifications:

• Construction Project Management degree or a similar construction‑related qualification with experience gained within a similar role
• Chartered or equivalent professional qualification or currently working toward – we will provide all necessary support to help you achieve this

Behaviours: Recognised as a client‑focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn. Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence with good commercial results.

Employee Benefits:

• Hybrid Working – working patterns to support work‑life balance, competitive maternity and paternity packages
• Well‑Rewarded – competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement, opportunity to purchase up to five extra days
• Focus on Wellbeing – health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle‑to‑work schemes
• Healthcare Packages – private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental and eye‑care vouchers
• Personal Development – continuous learning and development programme, including APC and in‑house mentoring schemes
• Additional Benefits – season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions
• Exceptional Exposure – opportunity to work on diverse projects across sectors and regions
• Social Responsibility – team and social events, charity fundraising and volunteering activities

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Promise: We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.