An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Manager or Associate who is passionate about delivering project management with a proactive and collaborative approach. This role is ideal for an individual seeking a new challenge within a rapidly growing business, with the ambition to help develop both a high-performing team and a growing client portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support a Senior Partner Lead in the Residential Multiroom sector, particularly across the North of England.
- Assist in the development and growth of the project management team, with a strong focus on residential and commercial projects.
- Actively contribute to business development efforts to expand the project management offering.
- Build, nurture, and maintain strong, trusted relationships with both new and existing clients.
- Lead client-facing meetings and multi-disciplinary teams, taking full ownership of project delivery.
- Demonstrate leadership best practices and act as a role model for junior team members.
- Uphold the highest standards of professional excellence across all aspects of project management.
- Coach and mentor junior staff, supporting their growth, confidence, and development.
- Manage large-scale and/or multiple projects with key clients, while also taking hands-on responsibility for specific aspects of project delivery where needed.
Skills and Experience Required:
- A degree in a relevant field such as project management, construction, or engineering is preferred.
- Ideally holds (or is working towards) a professional qualification such as MRICS, MCIOB, APMP, or Prince2, although support is available to gain chartered status.
- Experience managing high-value, complex projects within a consultancy environment.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels both internally and externally.
- Proven ability to build long-term client relationships and contribute to business growth.
- Analytical and strategic thinker with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Commercially astute, with excellent negotiation, planning, and organisational abilities.
- Comprehensive technical project management knowledge, allowing the individual to operate as a trusted advisor within both project teams and the wider organisation.
About the Opportunity:
This is a pivotal role within a growing and dynamic team, offering the chance to be part of a company focused on transforming the quality and sustainability of the built environment. Ideal for individuals who are driven, quality-focused, and motivated by innovation and continuous improvement.
If this sounds like the right next step in your career, get in touch with Freya at Vertical Recruitment to learn more and apply.
