Senior Construction Project Manager

Our client is a leading Tier 1 Main national main contractor operating across multiple sectors including education, student accommodation, healthcare, commercial and leisure, due to continued growth they are seeking a Senior Project Manager for a large education in Cheshire.

The Role

The Senior Construction Project Manager will lead the successful delivery of complex construction projects from inception through to completion. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and commercial awareness to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the full project lifecycle, from pre-construction through to handover
• Oversee project planning, programming, and resource allocation
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including site management, design consultants, and subcontractors
• Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations (e.g., JCT/NEC contracts)
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and performance, implementing corrective actions where necessary
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and opportunities
• Oversee procurement strategies and subcontractor performance
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Manage change control processes, including variations and claims
• Prepare and present regular project reports to senior stakeholders

Education, Skills and Experience

• Relevant qualifications HNC / HND / NVQ Level 6/7 / Degree in a construction related field
• MCIOB Desirable
• Extensive experience as a Senior Project Manager from a Tier 1 Contractor
• Track record of delivering large-scale or complex projects successfully
• Strong knowledge of UK construction contracts (JCT, NEC)
• Excellent commercial and financial management skills
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities
• Experience across sectors such as education, commercial, industrial or healthcare
• In-depth understanding of construction methods and best practice
• Strong leadership and decision-making capability