Senior Project Manager - Building and Places

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Senior Project Manager – Buildings & Places

? Newcastle or Stockton-on-Tees | Permanent | Hybrid Working

Westlakes Recruit is partnering with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy to recruit a Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of a growing portfolio of major building and infrastructure projects across the North East.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager looking to take a lead role in delivering complex, high-value schemes across the education, residential, commercial and public sector markets while mentoring junior team members and contributing to business growth.

The Role

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of projects from inception through to completion, acting as the primary client interface and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of multiple construction projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Managing multidisciplinary project teams across design, commercial and technical disciplines.
• Taking ownership of project programmes, budgets, governance, risk and resource management.
• Administering NEC and JCT contracts and advising on procurement strategies.
• Providing leadership, mentoring and technical guidance to junior Project Managers.
• Supporting business development activities, client account management and bid submissions.
• Identifying opportunities for repeat business and contributing to the continued growth of the team.

About You

We're looking for candidates with:

• A degree in a construction-related discipline.
• Chartered status (or working towards) with APM, RICS, CIOB or an equivalent professional body.
• Proven experience delivering complex construction projects in a client-facing consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts and UK procurement routes.
• Excellent commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience delivering projects within the education, residential, commercial or public sectors.
• The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior professionals.
• A full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent opportunity with a leading international consultancy.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Clear progression into Associate and senior leadership positions.
• The opportunity to lead high-profile projects that positively impact local communities.
• A collaborative, inclusive and supportive working environment focused on professional development.

If you're an experienced Project Manager looking to step into a senior leadership role and work on some of the North East's most exciting construction and infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Westlakes Recruit for a confidential discussion.