Senior Project Manager Location: Manchester Sector: High End Residential, Care, Commercial Reporting to: Operations Director I am recruiting an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of up to three concurrent projects, supported by Site Managers and in-house commercial teams. This is a senior, hands-on role with full responsibility for programme, quality, health & safety, commercial performance and client relationships. The Project Manager will set project standards, represent the business at all key meetings, and drive performance across site and commercial teams. This role goes beyond a traditional Contracts Manager position, requiring deep involvement in both delivery and financial performance. Key Responsibilities Full responsibility for end-to-end project delivery Manage programme, quality, health & safety and profitability Act as principal client contact and attend all site and design team meetings Lead and coordinate Site Managers and project teams Drive problem-solving on site (design information, client decisions, subcontractor performance) Produce monthly reports, RFIs and contractor reports Develop, monitor and update project programmes Oversee site standards, quality and H&S compliance Support QS teams with final accounts, subcontractor management and financial queries Drive margin improvement and commercial performance Ensure timely and high-quality handovers Project Types & Values The business delivers a varied portfolio including: Luxury single dwellings and multi-unit residential schemes Care homes and education facilities Commercial projects such as warehouses, offices and nurseries Current project values range from £1.4m to £11m, with multiple live residential and care schemes across the North West. Candidate Profile Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager on complex construction projects Strong residential background essential; care, education or commercial experience advantageous Commercially astute with strong programme management skills Confident leader able to manage multiple sites and teams Client-facing, professional and solutions-focused Comfortable working closely with QS and commercial teams Team Structure The successful candidate will join an established team of Project Managers and report directly to the Operations Manager