Principal Project Manager
JOB_53468324729580Job type
TemporaryLocation
ManchesterWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Property And SurveyingIndustry
Property & Real EstatePay
£400 - £460 per day (in scope of IR35)
6-month contract for a Principal Project Manager in Greater Manchester
Your new company
Your new role
You will be responsible for three key areas:
Strategic Leadership: Deputising for the Head of Service, contributing to programme governance, investment planning, and aligning delivery with long-term corporate strategies.Team Management: Leading and developing a growing team of Project Managers, Assistant PMs and Apprentices, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Project Delivery: Personally managing flagship capital projects (£15m–£50m+), acting as Client Representative and Contract Administrator under JCT and NEC contracts, ensuring compliance, value for money, and stakeholder satisfaction.
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience in delivering complex capital projects from inception to completion.
- Strong working knowledge of JCT/NEC contracts, CDM 2015, and the Building Safety Act 2022.
- Chartered membership (or working towards) with CIOB, RICS, ICE or APM.
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, and financial management skills.
- A strategic mindset with the ability to balance governance assurance and hands-on delivery.
What you'll get in return
This is initially a 6-month temporary contract with a view to becoming permanent after that. If you'd like to lead high-impact projects that shape the future of the borough, enjoy a supportive environment with clear pathways for professional development and chartership, as well as work flexibly with a strong emphasis on work-life balance, this is the one!
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Talk to Karolina Nastaly, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Manchester, 4th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly PlazaTelephone 0161 236 4949