Manchester Project Manager

Project Manager | Construction Consultancy

Location: Central Manchester (M1/M2)
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 (Negotiable based on experience)
Type: Full-Time, Permanent Reference: PM/MANC/25

Are you an ambitious Project Manager ready to take the next step with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy?

Based in the heart of Manchester
, our client is looking for a driven PM to join their expanding team. This role is perfect for a professional who has mastered the basics and is now looking to lead high-value capital projects within the Education, Healthcare, and Mixed-Use sectors.

You won't just be assisting; you will be leading. You will take ownership of the project lifecycle, ensuring technical excellence from the initial brief to the final sign-off.

• Project Ownership: Manage pre and post-contract services for a variety of building schemes.
• Contract Administration: Gain deeper expertise in JCT and NEC contract forms.
• Commercial Control: Oversee budgets, value engineering, and risk mitigation to ensure project success.
• Regional Impact: While based in Manchester, you will lead projects that require occasional travel to Gloucester
  , broadening your professional footprint.
• Stakeholder: Act as the primary interface between clients, design teams, and contractors.

We are looking for a  Construction Native  who is technically grounded and professionally driven.

• Experience: Circa 2–4 years of post-qualification experience within a professional Construction Consultancy
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• Academic Foundation: A degree in a construction-related subject is essential.
• Chartership Pathway: You should be working towards MRICS, MCIOB, or MAPM status. Our client provides full support and mentorship to help you achieve this.
• Tech Proficiency: Experienced in using Asta Power Project or MS Project
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• Communication: Clear, concise, and capable of reporting progress to high-level leadership.

Our client believes in rewarding talent with a package that supports both professional growth and work-life balance:

• Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 (Based on your consultancy track record).
• Work-Life Balance:
  30 days annual holiday + Bank Holidays (Time to recharge is a priority).
• Pension: A generous 6% Employer contribution.
• Professional Support: We pay for your Professional Subscription (RICS/CIOB/APM) and provide dedicated training.
• Security: 3x Life Cover and comprehensive well-being support.
• The Essentials: Mobile, laptop, and mileage allowance provided for site visits.

If you are a consultancy-side Project Manager ready for a new challenge in the North West, we want to hear from you.

• To Apply: Email your CV to Victoria Ricketts at quoting reference PM/MANC/25
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• Confidential Chat: Reach out for more details at .
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