Senior Project Manager – Construction

Senior Project Manager

Coventry, UK

Design & Construction Consultancy

Full Time | Permanent

Competitive Salary + Benefits

About Us

My client is a growing multi-discipline design and construction consultancy based in Coventry. Our people are central to our success, and we are proud to be an Investors in People Platinum and Workplace Wellbeing Charter award-winning employer.

We work across a diverse range of projects and sectors, delivering end-to-end project solutions for corporate clients and developers. Our culture is built on trust, flexibility and performance — focusing on outcomes, not presenteeism.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support our ambitious growth strategy.

This is a senior-level opportunity offering full accountability for delivering projects and programmes from concept through to completion. You will lead commercially, operationally and strategically — taking ownership of project performance and client relationships.

Key ResponsibilitiesProject & Programme Delivery

* Manage projects end-to-end across the full lifecycle

* Act as a trusted advisor to clients and key stakeholders

* Define and document project scope and requirements

* Lead tender processes including subcontractor analysis

* Operate within CDM regulations (often acting as Principal Contractor)

* Manage risk, QA processes and full compliance with company procedures

* Oversee estimating, subcontractor management and site coordination

* Manage variations, final accounts and project close-out

Commercial Management

* Full P&L accountability for each project

* Ensure projects achieve financial targets and profit margins

* Manage payment schedules and applications

* Value subcontractor accounts

* Ensure commercial viability and contractual compliance

What We’re Looking For

* Minimum 5 years’ Project Management experience within the built environment

* Proven experience managing project P&L

* Experience operating at senior level

* Demonstrable team leadership experience

* Business case development experience (desirable)

Skills & Knowledge

* Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen

* Excellent negotiation and influencing skills

* Confident stakeholder management and client-facing experience

* Up-to-date knowledge of the construction market

* Sound understanding of CDM regulations and construction H&S legislation

* Strong understanding of mark-up vs margin

Qualifications

* Recognised qualification in construction-related discipline

* Recognised Project Management qualification

* CDM competence

* CSCS accreditation (preferred but not essential)

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy where you will have real ownership, commercial responsibility, and the chance to shape both projects and your own career progression.

If you are a commercially astute Senior Project Manager looking to take the next step in a growing, people-focused organisation — we would welcome your application