Project Manager

Project Manager – North West Region (Manchester)

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead major construction projects (£30m-£100m) across the North West. You will oversee all aspects of project delivery, ensuring alignment with programme, budget, safety, quality, and stakeholder expectations. Strong leadership, commercial awareness, and a delivery‑focused mindset are essential. This is a full‑time, permanent role.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

Lead and develop high‑performing project teams, set clear expectations, and foster a collaborative, accountable culture.

Health & Safety

Drive a safety‑first environment, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements and company procedures.

Project Delivery

Take full responsibility for delivering the project on time, within budget, and to required quality standards. Manage the master programme, resources, risks, and progress while maintaining strong commercial control.

Programme & Budget Control

Work with Planning and Commercial teams to manage forecasting, progress tracking, critical path activities, and cost control.

Design Management

Oversee the design process, ensuring timely, coordinated, and compliant information. Review drawings and technical submissions to support buildability and client expectations.

Quality Assurance

Embed robust QA processes using the company's systems. Ensure inspections, documentation, and stakeholder engagement demonstrate consistent quality performance.

Client Relationship Management

Maintain strong, professional relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and proactive issue resolution.

Digital Construction

Champion digital tools (BIM, CDEs) to support design, programme, quality, and commercial decision‑making.

Key Skills & Experience

Proven delivery of £30m+ projects in commercial offices or multi‑room sectors (BTR/PBSA).

Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.

Knowledge of contract administration (JCT/NEC).

Competence in risk, cost, quality, and programme management.

Experience with digital construction tools (BIM, CDEs such as 4Projects).

Strong commitment to health and safety.

Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable Qualifications

Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.

Professional membership (MCIOB, RICS, APM).

SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, First Aid at Work.

If you are interested in this position and would like to apply, please email a copy of your CV to Sean at Fawkes & Reece, using the contact details provided or you can give my mobile a call for further details on (phone number removed)