Senior Project Manager Exeter

Chartered Senior Project Manager Opportunity – Leading Construction Consultancy Exeter, Devon

• Position: Senior Project Manager (Construction)
• Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Location: Exeter, Devon (UK)
• Salary Range: £50,000 – £65,000 (Dependent on Experience)
• Chartership Requirement: Mandatory (MCIOB, MRICS, or MAPM)
• Experience Requirement: Minimum 8-10 Years Post-Qualification
• Reference Code: SPM/EX/152

The Opportunity: Lead Multi-Sector Building Projects

Are you an accomplished MRICS, MCIOB, or MAPM Senior Project Manager ready to lead complex capital projects?

Our client, a highly respected UK-wide multidisciplinary Construction Consultancy, is seeking a high calibre leader to join their thriving Exeter, Devon office. This is a critical leadership position, dedicated solely to the successful delivery of high-value construction and building projects— we are explicitly seeking a Construction specialist, not an IT professional.

If you have a proven history of profitable project delivery within a consultancy environment and the ambition to shape a growing team, this is your next career defining move.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Project Control: Provide end-to-end (pre and post-contract) project management, ensuring technical and contractual compliance from concept to handover.
• Contract Management Expertise: Expertly manage all standard contract forms, including NEC and JCT, minimizing risk and optimizing project outcomes.
• Financial & Commercial Acumen: Drive project profitability through stringent budget oversight, cost control, and strategic value engineering initiatives.
• Team Leadership & Mentoring: Act as a senior figure, mentoring and developing junior Project Management staff to build internal capability.
• Stakeholder Management: Cultivate and maintain exceptional client and contractor relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for project issues.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of 8-10 years’ post‑qualification experience gained specifically within a professional Construction Consultancy.
• Hold a relevant Degree in a construction or built environment discipline.
• Professional Chartership is ESSENTIAL. Must currently hold or be actively working towards accreditation e.g., MRICS, MCIOB, or MAPM. Please detail your status in your application.
• Advanced proficiency in project scheduling software e.g., Asta PowerProject or MS Project.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and written communication skills.

Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Generous 230 day annual holiday allowance
• 6% employer pension contribution
• 3x Life Cover and comprehensive well‑being support
• Private Medical Insurance
• Paid professional subscription fees (Chartership support)
• Mobile, Laptop, and Mileage allowance included
• Dedicated training, development, and career progression pathways

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