Project Manager
A Project Manager in Manchester is required by a multi-disciplinary UK consultancy to deliver £100m+ schemes across healthcare, policing, and more, in a hybrid work role. The ideal candidate will have strong project management experience and thrive in a smaller team.
This Manchester job suits a Project Manager with 3+ years’ experience who enjoys taking ownership and working with pace. You’ll help lead delivery on major programmes (£100m+), including a hospital, police infrastructure, and multiple frameworks. Culture fit matters: we’re looking for energy, initiative, and excellent stakeholder skills alongside solid project controls and delivery know-how.
Project Details
- Public sector schemes: hospital and police infrastructure
- Frameworks for NatWest bank and Ministry of Justice
Responsibilities and Duties
- Plan and manage project scope, programme, budget, risk, and quality from inception to handover
- Lead design coordination, approvals, gateways, and change control
- Administer NEC/JCT processes (with QS/CA support) and drive contractor performance
- Chair meetings; issue minutes, action logs, and client updates that influence decisions
- Maintain RAID logs; coordinate interfaces, surveys, and enabling works
- Support procurement strategies and tender evaluations with QS colleagues
- Champion H&S/CDM compliance and deliverables
Desired Skills and Experience
- 3+ years’ PM experience within consultancy or client-side setting
- Confident with project controls, reporting, and presenting at board level
- Able to work independently with gumption; comfortable in a smaller, agile team
- Strong stakeholder and contractor management; clear, concise communicator
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
- Degree in Construction/Project Management or related discipline
- Professional progression: APM, MAPM, or RICS pathway (support provided)
Employing Company Overview and Profile
A well-established, multi-disciplinary UK consultancy operating across public and regulated sectors. The culture is energetic, collaborative, and quality-driven, with genuine autonomy and support for professional growth.
Additional Benefits Package and Incentives
- 5% employer pension contribution
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Professional memberships and training supported (RICS)
- Hybrid working – 3 days in office, 2 from home
