Project Manager – Major High-Rise Residential Development Manchester £85,000–£100,000 plus car allowance, pension and healthcare A leading UK design-and-build contractor is appointing a Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major high-rise residential development in central Manchester. This is a full project-lead position with responsibility for an entire building—not an individual package. The project is approaching site mobilisation and forms part of a major long-term regeneration programme. Reporting to a Project Director, you will coordinate the site, design, commercial and supply-chain teams and take responsibility for programme, safety, quality and delivery. Responsibilities - Lead the project from mobilisation through construction and handover. - Develop and manage the construction programme and short-term delivery plans. - Coordinate site managers, engineers, designers, commercial staff and subcontractors. - Manage design release, procurement, technical queries and buildability. - Oversee RC frame, façade, MEP, fit-out and commissioning interfaces. - Maintain excellent health and safety and quality-management standards. - Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act and higher-risk-building requirements. - Chair progress meetings and report clearly to the Project Director. - Manage client, consultant and supply-chain relationships. - Drive completion, commissioning, snagging and handover. Candidate requirements - Project Manager or Senior Project Manager experience with a recognised main contractor. - A strong record delivering high-rise residential, build-to-rent, PBSA or complex mixed-use developments. - Experience leading an entire building or substantial project rather than one individual package. - Detailed knowledge of RC frame, façades, MEP coordination, fit-out and handover. - Strong programme, design, procurement and subcontractor-management skills. - Experience working on constrained city-centre sites. - SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications. - Building Safety Act or Gateway 2 experience is highly desirable. - Able to work permanently on site in Manchester. Package - Salary from £85,000 to £100,000, dependent on experience. - Car allowance. - Pension. - Private healthcare. - Long-term career opportunity with a growing contractor. For a confidential discussion, apply with an up-to-date CV. All enquiries will be handled in strict confidence