Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

We are working in partnership with our client, a respected and forward-thinking construction consultancy, to find a talented Project Manager to join their expanding team in Ipswich. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering high-profile projects across sectors such as healthcare, education, and commercial property.

About the Role

As a Project Manager, you will take the lead on a variety of construction and development projects from initiation through to completion. You'll be responsible for overseeing project delivery, managing stakeholder engagement, and ensuring time, cost, and quality objectives are consistently met.
This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to grow within a dynamic, supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple projects through all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Coordinate and chair progress meetings, prepare reports and briefings.
• Act as the key point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Monitor project risks, issues, and performance, taking corrective actions as required.
• Work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and other consultants.
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory and contractual obligations.
• Deliver high standards of client service and support business development activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in project management, ideally in a consultancy environment.
• Experience delivering projects in healthcare and or education sectors.
• Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Chartered status (e.g. MAPM, MRICS, MCIOB) or working toward is desirable but not essential.

Required Skills

• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, risk management, and contract administration.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Asta Powerproject)

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with NEC and JCT forms of contract.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of sustainability and modern construction practices.

If you're an experienced Project Manager looking for a fresh challenge within a supportive and ambitious consultancy, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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