Senior Project Manager

Currie & Brown Group Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager in Manchester, responsible for delivering multi-site design and fit-out projects. The ideal candidate will possess proven technical expertise in the construction industry, strong communication skills, and a degree in a related field. This position requires a proactive, well-organized individual who can manage multiple priorities while ensuring successful project outcomes. Join the team to help shape client futures.

Qualifications

• Proven technical delivery experience within the construction industry.
• Strong written, verbal, and client-facing communication skills.
• Well-organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in the education sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support project lead across design and construction phases.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Lead design coordination to align with client design guides.
• Deliver projects from inception to completion.
• Set project objectives and priorities as part of the team.
• Maintain clear communication for effective project delivery.

Skills

Construction industry delivery experience

Client-facing communication skills

Commercial awareness

Project management

Risk management

Education

Degree in construction management

Degree in architecture

Degree in building surveying

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Location: Manchester

Currie & Brown is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our growing team. As a global leader in physical asset management and construction consultancy, we pride ourselves on our people, innovation and truly collaborative culture. From early-career professionals to senior leaders, everyone plays a meaningful part in shaping our success.

About the Role

In this role, you will support and lead the delivery of multi-site design and fit‑out projects across a range of sectors. You’ll work closely with clients, design teams and contractors to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, accurately and in line with client requirements and design standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the project lead across design and construction phases of multi-site fit‑out projects
• Coordinate with stakeholders including property services, designers, contractors, FM teams, security consultants and building management
• Lead the design coordination process to ensure customer fit‑out proposals align with client design guides and constraints
• Deliver projects and professional commissions from inception to completion
• Help set project objectives and priorities, working as a proactive and collaborative team member
• Maintain clear communication to ensure effective project delivery and financial control
• Support commercial and cost management activities where required
• Produce high-quality project outputs and documentation
• Represent Currie & Brown professionally when meeting and corresponding with clients

What We’re Looking For

• Proven technical delivery experience within the construction industry
• Strong written, verbal and client‑facing communication skills
• Well‑organised, proactive, commercially aware and able to manage multiple priorities
• Positive team player with a professional, flexible and ‘can‑do’ attitude
• Degree in construction management, architecture, building surveying or related field
• Experience in the education sector (advantageous)
• Experience in fit‑out projects
• Risk management experience or qualifications

About Us

Why Currie & Brown?

Currie & Brown is one of the world’s leading physical asset management and construction consultancies, with a global office network spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, India and Asia Pacific. We are known for our expertise, innovation and supportive culture, where people at every level contribute to our shared success.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, a Disability Confident Committed Employer, and supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant.

Join us and play a key role in delivering projects that shape our clients’ futures.