Project Manager

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Department: Project Management

Contract: Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: Competitive DOE

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to join a growing Belfast-based consultancy team delivering construction and property projects across Northern Ireland and the wider island of Ireland.

The role will involve leading projects from inception through to completion, acting as a key client contact and coordinating multidisciplinary teams across a varied portfolio including:

• Commercial
• Healthcare
• Education
• Residential
• Infrastructure
• Public Sector Development
• Regeneration and Mixed-Use schemes

This would suit an experienced construction professional who enjoys taking ownership of projects, working directly with clients and progressing towards a senior leadership position.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Project Manager / Senior Project Manager and primary client contact across multiple projects.
• Lead projects through feasibility, design, procurement, construction and completion.
• Establish and manage project governance structures.
• Develop and maintain project programmes and delivery strategies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultants and project stakeholders.
• Monitor projects against programme, budget, quality and scope requirements.
• Identify and manage project risks and mitigation measures.
• Oversee procurement processes and consultant / contractor appointments.
• Manage change control and provide strategic advice to clients.
• Chair project meetings and prepare progress reports.
• Support contract administration where required.
• Ensure compliance with statutory approvals, Health & Safety and governance requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentor and support junior team members.
• Contribute to business development and long-term client relationships.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree qualified in Construction Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Surveying or a related discipline.
• Previous experience delivering construction or property projects within a consultancy, client-side or contractor environment.
• Chartered membership such as MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB or NEC4PM desirable but not essential.
• Experience managing projects through design, procurement, construction and handover.
• Knowledge of construction contracts including NEC, JCT or similar.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder-management experience.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Strong programme, risk and project reporting skills.
• Good commercial understanding of cost, risk and value management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting junior team members.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and project-management software.
• Business development, client relationship and fee-management experience advantageous.

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Permanent position within an established construction and property consultancy.
• Exposure to a diverse range of sectors and clients.
• Opportunity to collaborate on regional, national and international projects.
• Direct access to senior management.
• Genuine long-term career progression.
• Professional membership and chartership support.
• Structured training and development.
• Employee wellbeing and social initiatives.
• Access to a wider professional network, technical expertise and mentoring opportunities.
• Why Consider the Role?

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Project Manager looking for greater client exposure, project ownership and progression, or for an established Senior Project Manager looking to move towards a wider leadership position within a respected consultancy environment.

Skills:
Project plan Project resources Project budget Managing Project Budgets Microsoft Project Project Management Project portfolio

Benefits:
Paid Holidays Parking Pension Fund

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