Hays
Project Manager R - 156707
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Your new company
Our client is seeking a talented Project Manager to join their growing Buildings & Places Project & Programme Management team, with opportunities based in Newcastle and Stockton.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a highly collaborative and supportive environment where individual contributions are recognised, professional development is encouraged, and excellence is delivered collectively. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, our client is expanding its team and is looking for ambitious professionals who are passionate about delivering successful outcomes for clients and communities.
The successful candidates will bring a proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative approach, working across a diverse portfolio of projects throughout the region. Strong technical capability, commercial awareness, problem-solving skills, and excellent communication abilities will be key to success in these roles.
Your new role
- Effective delivery of project management services in a client-facing role. Co-locating at a client office for a day or two a week is often required to develop relationships and deliver a high-quality service.
- Lead the management and execution of construction projects throughout the whole project life cycle, utilising best practice methodology.
- Establish and build positive and collaborative relationships with all project stakeholders in accordance with AtkinsRéalis values.
- Act as client interface in providing service delivery, demonstrating your role as a key stakeholder and first point of contact.
- Responsibility for the commercial success of projects is placed under your control, including the effective and efficient management of project accounts, governance, and resource requirements.
- Ensuring service delivery compliance with policies, toolkits, and standards.
- Provide guidance, leadership, and technical expertise to team members.
- Work with colleagues to mentor, coordinate, and support the development activities of junior team members.
- Supporting the development of new business opportunities in line with business strategy and looking for market opportunities for new or repeat business.
- Support the preparation of fee proposals and bid submissions.
- Support senior colleagues on large scale projects.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What you'll need to succeed
- Degree qualification (or equivalent) preferably in a construction-related discipline with postgraduate experience.
- A chartered member (or working towards) of a recognised professional institute (MRICS, CIOB, MAPM or equivalent).
- A positive, collaborative, and innovative approach, able to work on your own initiative.
- Experience of building positive client relationships and business networks.
- Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams & delivering successful projects through a recognised project management methodology.
- Specific knowledge and experience of delivering projects for local and central government is desirable, particularly in the education and residential sectors.
- Sound technical project management knowledge demonstrating established experience and aptitude.
- Experience of administering standard UK building contracts (NEC and JCT forms) and ability to advise on appropriate procurement routes.
- Understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation relevant to the UK construction industry.
- Committed to ongoing personal development.
- A valid driving licence
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
What you'll get in return
- A defined contribution pension, 10% matched
- Flexible leave (with the option to buy and sell annual leave)
- Medical and dental insurance
- Aviva DigiCare+ workplace and wellbeing benefits
- Eyecare vouchers
- Gymflex
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Discounts on a range of products and services
- Charity donations
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills