Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a well-established construction consultancy based in Birmingham.

This role offers the chance to lead and deliver a variety of projects across the capital and wider region, managing clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure successful outcomes. It is an ideal opportunity for a proven project management professional looking to take on greater responsibility and play a key role in the continued growth of the consultancy.

Client

Our client is a respected consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering project management and cost consultancy services. Working across commercial, residential, public sector, and mixed-use developments, they pride themselves on providing practical solutions and building long-standing relationships with their clients.

With an expanding portfolio of work, they are now seeking to appoint a Senior Project Manager to strengthen their Birmingham team.

Role

As Senior Project Manager, you will take the lead on complex and high-value construction projects, ensuring delivery to time, budget, and quality requirements. You will act as the main client contact, lead multidisciplinary project teams, and provide guidance to junior colleagues.

This role would suit a Senior Project Manager with solid consultancy experience, confident in managing multiple projects and building strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities of the Senior Project Manager role include:

Leading projects throughout all stages of the lifecycle
Acting as the main client contact and managing stakeholder relationships
Preparing, monitoring, and reporting on programmes, budgets, and risks
Chairing meetings and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams
Providing leadership, guidance, and support to junior colleagues
Ensuring compliance with procedures and industry standards
Delivering a high level of client service and communication
Person

To be successful in this role, candidates should ideally have:

Proven experience delivering projects within a construction consultancy environment
Relevant degree-level qualification (or equivalent)
Professional chartership (MRICS, MAPM or similar) preferred
Strong leadership and organisational skills
Experience chairing client meetings and leading project teams
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
A proactive, solutions-focused approach to project delivery
Remuneration

In return for your skills and experience, our client offers a competitive package including:

Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Car allowance
Pension scheme
Private healthcare
Generous holiday entitlement
Flexible working arrangements
Clear opportunities for career progression and leadership roles
Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without the need for additional approvals.

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