deverellsmith
Senior Project Manager
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Senior Project Manager
We are seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to join our client's growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious project professional with a strong track record of delivering high-quality projects within the residential and/or hospitality sectors.
You will take ownership of project delivery from inception to completion, acting as a trusted advisor to clients while supporting the development of junior colleagues. This role is suited to someone who enjoys taking responsibility, building lasting client relationships and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing consultancy.
We are looking for someone who has the potential to progress into an Associate role over time through exceptional delivery, leadership and commercial contribution.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
- Lead the successful delivery of multiple projects from feasibility through to completion.
- Manage all aspects of project management including programme, cost, risk, procurement and governance.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
- Provide clear strategic advice and practical solutions to clients throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identify project risks early and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Prepare and present high-quality reports, programmes and project documentation.
Client Management
- Develop strong, trusted relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.
- Act as the primary point of contact on assigned projects.
- Understand client objectives and ensure project outcomes align with their business goals.
- Deliver a consistently high level of client service that generates repeat business and referrals.
Leadership
- Mentor and support Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers.
- Share knowledge and promote best practice across the business.
- Contribute to developing a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
- Lead project teams confidently while encouraging continuous improvement.
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- Apply recognised project management principles across all stages of delivery.
- Demonstrate excellent contract administration knowledge, including JCT and NEC contracts where appropriate.
- Ensure projects comply with relevant legislation, regulations and industry best practice.
- Drive high standards of governance, reporting and project controls.
Business Contribution
- Support the continued growth of the business through exceptional project delivery.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships.
- Contribute to improving internal processes, project management standards and resource planning.
- Assist with bids, proposals and business development opportunities where appropriate.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Significant project management experience within a construction consultancy or client-side environment.
- Proven experience delivering residential and/or hospitality projects.
- Excellent stakeholder and client management skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and decision-making ability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary consultant teams.
- Strong programme management and reporting capability.
- Ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
Desirable
- Chartered status (MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB or equivalent), or working towards chartership.
- Experience administering NEC contracts.
- Knowledge of JCT forms of contract.
- Degree qualified in Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
What Success Looks Like
A successful Senior Project Manager will:
- Deliver projects with confidence and minimal supervision.
- Build trusted, long-term client relationships.
- Take ownership of project outcomes rather than simply managing tasks.
- Support and develop less experienced colleagues.
- Demonstrate sound commercial judgement.
- Consistently deliver high-quality work that enhances the company's reputation.
- Contribute positively to the culture, capability and performance of the wider team.
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Career Progression
This role offers a clear pathway towards an Associate position.
Progression is based on demonstrated capability rather than length of service. As your responsibilities grow, you will be expected to:
- Develop existing client relationships.
- Win new business opportunities.
- Lead larger and more complex commissions.
- Support strategic business growth.
- Take an active leadership role within the consultancy.
What We Offer
- Salary: £50,000 - £70,000, dependent on experience.
- Professional development and support towards further qualifications.
- Investment in training and continuous learning.
- Clear career progression based on merit and performance.
- Opportunity to work on exciting residential and hospitality projects.
- A collaborative, high-performing team environment.
- A culture that values quality, professionalism and work-life balance over excessive hours.
Why Join Us?
We believe exceptional people deliver exceptional projects.
Rather than simply filling resource gaps, we invest in experienced professionals who can provide genuine value to our clients through technical expertise, sound judgement and outstanding service.
You'll join a business that is committed to building a high-performing team, supporting professional development and creating a workplace where talented people can build long-term careers while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Project Management
- Construction Project Management
- Programme Management
- Residential Construction
- Hospitality Projects
- Client Relationship Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Contract Administration
- NEC Contracts
- JCT Contracts
- Risk Management
- Cost Management
- Procurement
- Project Planning
- Project Controls
- Design Management
- Commercial Management
- Team Leadership
- Mentoring
- Construction Consultancy
- Budget Management
- Change Management
- Feasibility Studies
- Tender Management
- Value Engineering
- Governance
- Report Writing
- Problem Solving
- Negotiation
- Strategic Planning
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