Senior Project Manager | Property Newcastle & Northern NSW

TSA Riley Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their Property & Construction team in Newcastle. The role requires 6-12 years of project management experience in sectors such as education, aged care, and commercial property. You will lead project teams to ensure successful outcomes, maintaining strong client relationships and driving continuous improvement. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for career growth, alongside a commitment to an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Award-winning learning & development

Qualifications

• 6-12 years’ experience in construction or property project management.
• Strong experience delivering property-sector projects.
• Background in client-side consultancy, project engineering, or architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project teams to ensure delivery to targets.
• Oversee project performance and report to senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate and manage consultants and contractors.

Skills

Project management

Construction experience

Client management

Team leadership

Risk management

Education

Tertiary qualification in construction, architecture or engineering

Job description

Senior Project Manager | Property Newcastle & Northern NSW

We're seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Newcastle-based Property & Construction team, supporting projects across the greater Northern NSW region.

About the Role

You will lead the delivery of medium to large‑scale projects across Education, Living & Aged Care, Commercial Property and Retail, taking responsibility for project performance across cost, time, quality and risk. Working closely with clients, consultants and contractors, you will play a key role in shaping successful outcomes while contributing to a strong, collaborative team culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project teams and stakeholders to ensure project delivery to scope, cost, time and quality targets.
• Oversee project performance and risk, reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate and manage consultants and contractors.
• Maintain strong client relationships and support their decision‑making.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practices across projects.

Qualifications

• 6‑12 years’ experience in construction or property project management.
• Strong experience delivering property‑sector projects (education, health/aged care, commercial or retail).
• Background in client‑side consultancy, project engineering, architecture or similar.
• Tertiary qualification in construction, architecture or engineering (trade or technical backgrounds also considered).
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing consultants and contractors.
• Collaborative, pragmatic and outcomes‑focused approach.

We are TSA Riley

With a global presence and nearly 1,000 experts, TSA Riley offers world‑class project consultancy across project management, cost management, advisory, ESG and asset management.

Why Choose TSA Riley?

• Certified “Great Place To Work” with a commitment to an inclusive workplace.
• Award‑winning learning & development and strong DEI programme.
• Hybrid working arrangements and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth across sectors.

EEO Statement

At TSA Riley we celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an accessible, inclusive and equitable workplace. Please contact our People & Culture team (via [e-mail]) for accommodations or assistance during recruitment.

Application Instructions

In your cover letter below, please address why you want to work for TSA Riley. Provide your first name, last name, email address and address details. Indicate your current salary and expectations for this role. Please also indicate your right to work status in Australia or New Zealand.