Senior Construction Project Manager

Senior Construction Project Manager - Job Summary

My client is seeking a capable and driven Senior Construction Project Manager, ideally a chartered member of the RICS (MRICS) with a minimum of four years' experience. The role suits a senior professional with the ability to lead projects with confidence, although they remain flexible for the right candidate with strong technical and organisational capabilities.

You will manage a range of new-build and refurbishment construction projects from early briefing through to completion, with responsibilities across design coordination, procurement, construction oversight, and contract administration. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, collaborative approach are essential.

Senior Construction Project Manager - Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of project execution plans and client briefs.
• Chair project meetings and manage communication protocols across all stakeholders.
• Monitor the performance of the professional team and contractors, including issuing instructions on behalf of the client.
• Coordinate project reporting on progress, cost, risk, and quality.
• Assist in the selection and appointment of consultants and specialists.
• Coordinate surveys, feasibility studies, and viability appraisals.
• Advise on procurement strategy, programme, planning conditions, and enabling works.
• Prepare and maintain detailed project programmes covering design, procurement and construction stages.
• Monitor actual versus planned progress and advise on corrective actions as needed.
• Manage risk and change control procedures.
• Liaise with client solicitors on title matters, funding agreements, warranties and statutory consents.
• Provide strategic advice on procurement, risk, legal obligations and cost management.
• Support development appraisals and assess implications of programme or scope changes.

Senior Construction Project Manager - Qualifications/Experience

• Proven experience as a Construction Project Manager or similar role in the construction industry.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Senior Construction Project Management
• RICS (MRICS) - Desirable but not essential.
• Experience in new-build and refurbishment construction projects
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail and a proactive, collaborative approach are essential.