Senior Construction Project Manager

Senior Construction Project Manager

An established construction and property consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its Belfast team.

This is a senior, client-facing opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of major projects, develop client relationships and play an active role in business growth and team development.

You will work across a varied project portfolio including commercial, healthcare, education, residential, infrastructure, public sector, regeneration and mixed-use developments.

The Role

As Senior Project Manager, you will take a leading role in the successful delivery of projects from inception to completion, acting as a trusted advisor to clients.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading projects through feasibility, design, procurement, construction and completion
Acting as the primary client contact and providing strategic project advice
Establishing and managing project governance structures
Developing project programmes, delivery strategies and reporting frameworks
Leading multidisciplinary consultant and stakeholder teams
Managing project scope, programme, quality, budget and performance
Identifying and managing project risks and mitigation strategies
Overseeing procurement and consultant/contractor appointments
Managing change control and providing commercial and strategic advice
Chairing senior project meetings and presenting project reports
Supporting contract administration and statutory approvals
Building and maintaining long-term client relationships
Supporting business development and fee management
Mentoring and developing junior team members

About You

Degree qualified in Construction Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Surveying or a related discipline
Strong experience delivering construction/property projects within consultancy, client-side or contractor environments
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and governance
Proven experience managing projects across the full project lifecycle
Good knowledge of NEC, JCT or similar construction contracts
Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
Strong leadership and multidisciplinary team management experience
Excellent programme, risk, reporting and commercial management skills
Experience with business development, client relationship management and fee management
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills
Experience mentoring and developing junior professionals
Chartered status such as MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB or equivalent is preferred but not essential

What's on Offer

High-profile and varied projects across multiple sectors
Direct exposure to senior leadership and clients
Genuine career progression and leadership opportunities
Professional membership and chartership support
Training, mentoring and structured career development
Opportunity to contribute to business growth and develop long-term client relationships
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed