Senior Project Manager - Main Contractor

Senior Project Manager – Major Projects\n

Location: Stockport (Hybrid – 2-3 days office / 2-3 days site & client visits)

The Opportunity\n

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a Major Projects division within a fast-growing specialist construction subcontractor.

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This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing a portfolio of high-value projects while managing an established delivery team. You will play a key role in shaping project delivery, improving operational performance, and contributing to the continued growth of the business.

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If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence projects, mentor a team, and work closely with senior leadership, this could be an excellent next step.

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The Role\n

You will take ownership of a portfolio of approximately 10 live projects, each valued between £1 million and £4 million, across sectors including:

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• Commercial
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• Education
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• Healthcare
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• Public Sector
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• Energy
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• High-security facilities
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You will lead an experienced project delivery team, including:

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• Project Quantity Surveyor
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• Site Manager
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• Site Supervisor
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• Contracts Coordinator
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Working directly with senior leadership, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, commercially and operationally to the highest standards.

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Key Responsibilities\n

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• Lead the Major Projects team across multiple live contracts.
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• Take overall responsibility for project delivery from pre-construction through to completion.
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• Manage project programmes, resources and client expectations.
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• Monitor project profitability, budgets, CVRs and commercial performance.
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• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
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• Work closely with commercial, pre-construction, procurement and operations teams.
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• Support business growth through exceptional project delivery and repeat business.
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• Drive continuous improvement across systems, reporting and project controls.
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• Mentor and develop members of the delivery team.
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• Maintain high standards of quality, health & safety and compliance.
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What You'll Be Joining\n

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• Portfolio of major construction projects valued up to £4m each.
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• Established and supportive project team.
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• Direct access to senior decision makers.
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• Opportunity to influence business strategy and project delivery.
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• Collaborative working environment with genuine autonomy.
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• Fast-growing business with ambitious expansion plans.
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The First Six MonthsWeeks 1-2\n

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• Structured induction programme.
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• Introduction to live projects.
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• Meet internal teams, suppliers and key clients.
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• Gain understanding of company processes and delivery standards.
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Months 1-3\n

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• Begin taking ownership of projects.
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• Work alongside the existing leadership team.
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• Build relationships with clients and subcontractors.
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• Understand reporting, commercial controls and operational expectations.
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Months 4-6\n

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• Identify improvements across communication and project delivery.
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• Enhance reporting and project controls.
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• Introduce efficiencies where appropriate.
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• Become fully integrated into the leadership team.
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What You Won't Find\n

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• Excessive corporate bureaucracy.
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• Slow decision making.
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• Micromanagement.
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• A blame culture.
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Instead, you'll find a business where people are trusted, supported and encouraged to take ownership.

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About the Business\n

The company is a well-established specialist subcontractor delivering the design, supply and installation of certified security, fire-rated and specialist metal door systems on major UK construction projects.

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Working alongside Tier 1 contractors, they deliver solutions for projects typically valued in excess of £30 million, operating across:

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• Commercial
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• Education
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• Healthcare
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• Public Sector
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• Energy
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• High-security environments
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Their reputation has been built on quality, compliance, technical expertise and long-term client relationships.

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Ideal Candidate\n

We're looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager who can confidently lead multiple high-value projects while developing strong client relationships.

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You will ideally have:

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• Proven experience managing multiple construction projects valued £1m+.
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• Strong leadership and people management skills.
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• Excellent commercial awareness.
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• Experience managing CVRs, budgets and profitability.
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• Outstanding client-facing and communication skills.
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• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
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• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
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• Experience working for a specialist subcontractor or main contractor on major projects.
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What's on Offer\n

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• Senior leadership position.
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• Hybrid working.
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• High-value, technically challenging projects.
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• Genuine autonomy and influence.
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• Clear opportunities for career progression.
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• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
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• Long-term career within a growing business.
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