Senior Project Manager

We are working on behalf of a client who is passionate about making a difference in the industry. Their focus is on delivering exceptional outcomes for clients, supporting their team in reaching their full potential, and contributing to a prosperous society. With a global presence, our client helps major organisations deliver ambitious and highly technical projects

We are offering an exciting opportunity for Project Managers to join our client's expanding Real Estate team in Manchester.

Purpose of Role

• Lead Project Management Commissions, taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery, particularly on large or complex projects.
• Serve as the key, day-to-day client interface, ensuring that objectives are met and that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Scope

Project Managers handle a range of commissions of varying scale and complexity, with typical project values up to £40m. Some advisory services may apply to larger projects, such as urban regeneration funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Advice: Provide strategic-level advice at project conception, offering approaches to meet client objectives.
• Success Criteria: Lead the establishment of success criteria for time, cost, technical performance, and more.
• Governance & Systems: Establish effective project governance, processes, and systems.
• Planning: Oversee project planning and ensure the production of a detailed project plan.
• Resource Procurement: Advise on the procurement of necessary resources.
• Team Leadership: Lead the cross-functional project team, ensuring collaboration and communication.
• Performance Management: Monitor performance, applying KPIs to improve project outcomes.
• Change Control & Finances: Manage change control processes and project finances.
• Reporting: Ensure the production of formal progress reports and other project documentation.
• Client Engagement: Act as the primary interface with the client and other consultants throughout all project stages.
• Staff Management: Assist with the management of junior team members, recruitment, and appraisals.
• Knowledge Sharing: Ensure key project learnings are shared within the organisation.
• Financial Management: Monitor project financials and ensure prompt invoicing.
• Process Improvement: Identify ways to enhance internal processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline.
• Proven experience managing Real Estate projects, ideally in a consultancy environment.

Additional Information

Our client promotes a supportive work environment that encourages flexibility, work-life balance, and professional growth. They are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, and encourage applications from all sectors of the community