Senior Project Manager

Description:

We are currently supporting a growing and highly regarded project and programme management consultancy in their search for a Senior Project Manager to join the business during an exciting period of expansion.

This is a unique opportunity to take a leading role on a major UK-wide rollout programme for a globally recognised quick-service restaurant brand. The programme involves the delivery of new locations, refurbishments, upgrades and strategic property projects across a nationwide portfolio, offering long-term project security and exposure to a high-profile client account.

The role is predominantly remote, providing excellent flexibility, with occasional travel to project sites and client meetings as required.

The Company

Our client is an established construction and property consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering project management, programme management and cost consultancy services across the retail, leisure, hospitality, commercial and industrial sectors.

They are known for their collaborative approach, long-standing client relationships and ability to successfully deliver complex, multi-site programmes throughout the UK. The business has built an impressive portfolio of blue-chip clients and continues to experience sustained growth across its key sectors.

The Role

As Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing projects from inception through to completion, ensuring successful delivery across cost, programme, quality and stakeholder objectives.

Working as part of a dedicated client account team, you will play a key role in coordinating multiple live projects while acting as a trusted advisor to both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Managing multiple projects simultaneously across a nationwide rollout programme

Leading projects through planning, design, procurement, construction and handover

Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors and stakeholders

Managing project programmes, budgets and risk registers

Monitoring project performance and reporting on progress, cost and programme milestones

Coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams and supply chain partners

Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, health and safety requirements and quality standards

Managing change control processes and resolving project issues proactively

Building and maintaining strong client relationships to support ongoing programme delivery

About You

Proven experience delivering construction, fit-out, refurbishment or rollout projects within a consultancy, client-side or contractor environment

Strong project management experience across retail, leisure, hospitality or commercial sectors

Experience managing multiple concurrent projects within a fast-paced environment

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project controls

Ability to work autonomously while remaining highly collaborative

Degree qualified in a construction, property or project management-related discipline

Professional accreditation such as MRICS, MAPM, PRINCE2 or equivalent is advantageous but not essential

What's on Offer

Predominantly remote working with excellent flexibility

Opportunity to lead a major nationwide rollout programme

Exposure to a globally recognised consumer brand

Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy

Supportive, collaborative and entrepreneurial culture

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term project pipeline and career development opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager seeking greater autonomy, flexibility and the chance to play a key role in delivering a nationally significant client programme