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
