Brandon James Ltd
Birmingham · Posted 2 Nov 2026 · 10 applicants
A leading international construction consultancy in Birmingham is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their established Project Management team. The Senior Project Manager will lead the delivery of major public and private sector projects, with a particular focus on NHS, higher education and education schemes. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Project Manager who wants to take ownership of complex projects while continuing to progress within a well-established consultancy.
The successful Senior Project Manager will be trusted to lead projects independently, manage senior client relationships and coordinate multidisciplinary teams. The Senior Project Manager will take responsibility for programme, risk, reporting and project performance, while the Senior Project Manager will also support junior colleagues and contribute to the continued development of the wider team.
The Senior Project Manager's roleThe Senior Project Manager will lead projects from early feasibility and design through to construction and completion, taking ownership of day-to-day delivery and client management.
Responsibilities will include leading client and consultant meetings, managing project programmes, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, monitoring risk and progress, preparing reports and ensuring schemes are delivered in line with agreed cost, quality and programme objectives.
The Senior Project Manager will also support the development of junior Project Managers and help maintain strong long-term client relationships.
You must have prior construction consultancy experience to be considered for this role.
The Senior Project ManagerThe successful candidate will have:
Strong Project Management experience within a construction consultancy
Ideally, experience across NHS, higher education, education or other public-sector projects
Experience within hotel or residential projects will also be considered
A degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
Proven experience leading projects through the full project lifecycle
Strong senior client-facing and stakeholder management skills
Experience managing multidisciplinary consultant teams
Good understanding of programme, risk, governance and project controls
MRICS, MAPM, ChPP or another relevant professional qualification, or progress towards chartership
£58,000 - £70,000
Opportunity to lead major public and private sector projects
Exposure to NHS, education, hotel and residential developments
Strong senior client-facing responsibility
Clear progression towards Associate level
Opportunity to mentor junior Project Managers
Supportive and experienced consultancy team
Senior Project Manager | NHS Projects | Education | Construction Consultancy | Public Sector | Birmingham