Manchester Project Manager Vacancy

Company: Stafford Lawrence
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Project Manager | Construction Consultancy

Location: Central Manchester (M1/M2) Salary: £40,000 – £53,000 (Negotiable based on experience) Type: Full-Time, Permanent Reference: PM/MANC/25

Accelerate Your Career in the North West

Are you an ambitious Project Manager ready to take the next step with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy?

Based in the heart of Manchester, our client is looking for a driven PM to join their expanding team. This role is perfect for a professional who has mastered the basics and is now looking to lead high-value capital projects within the Education, Healthcare, and Mixed-Use sectors.

Your Role: Strategic Project Delivery

You won’t just be assisting; you will be leading. You will take ownership of the project lifecycle, ensuring technical excellence from the initial brief to the final sign-off.

  • Project Ownership: Manage pre and post-contract services for a variety of building schemes.
  • Contract Administration: Gain deeper expertise in JCT and NEC contract forms.
  • Commercial Control: Oversee budgets, value engineering, and risk mitigation to ensure project success.
  • Regional Impact: While based in Manchester, you will lead projects that require occasional travel to Gloucester, broadening your professional footprint.
  • Stakeholder Bridge: Act as the primary interface between clients, design teams, and contractors.

Your Professional Blueprint

We are looking for a “Construction Native” who is technically grounded and professionally driven.

  • Experience: Circa 2–4 years of post-qualification experience within a professional Construction Consultancy.
  • Academic Foundation: A degree in a construction-related subject is essential.
  • Chartership Pathway: You should be working towards MRICS, MCIOB, or MAPM status. Our client provides full support and mentorship to help you achieve this.
  • Tech Proficiency: Experienced in using Asta PowerProject or MS Project.
  • Communication: Clear, concise, and capable of reporting progress to high-level leadership.

The Manchester Salary & Benefit Package

Our client believes in rewarding talent with a package that supports both professional growth and work-life balance:

  • Salary: £40,000 – £53,000 (Based on your consultancy track record).
  • Work-Life Balance: 30 days annual holiday + Bank Holidays.
  • Pension: A generous 6% Employer contribution.
  • Professional Support: We pay for your Professional Subscription (RICS/CIOB/APM) and provide dedicated training.
  • Security: 3x Life Cover and comprehensive well-being support.
  • The Essentials: Mobile, laptop, and mileage allowance provided for site visits.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only accept applications from candidates who have a current right to live and work in the UK. This client does not provide sponsorship for non‑UK nationals.

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Posted: July 4th, 2026