Client-Side Project Manager

The LK Group, Manchester Office

Salary

£50,000-60,000 per annum permanent full-time, plus benefits and pension

The Opportunity

We are proud to be working with several housing associations, local authorities, and developers on a range of differing projects.  With a strong pipeline of mixed-use, public realm and residential developments, we are committed to delivering outstanding results for our clients and partners.   Our projects range from £2m through to a typical value of £20m and everything else in between.

This role requires an ambitious and driven candidate who will be an integral part of the Project Management team, playing a key role in the delivery of projects from inception through to completion.  The role not only offers excellent career progression opportunities within the business but also an opportunity to grow quickly into a management role for those who are looking to fast-track their career.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be instrumental in leading and overseeing the successful delivery of our public realm, residential, and town centre projects. Working closely with the Development team and Joint Venture (JV) partners, you will contribute to town centre master planning initiatives, shaping the vision, and executing projects to achieve our client’s objectives. With your expertise in managing complex schemes and your ability to collaborate effectively, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our business, grow and share in the success that this brings and grow with the role.

We are not the typical consultancy with a glass ceiling and complex structure, we have a clear vision and plan for growth, with like-minded individuals all pulling in the same direction.

The Person

We want like-minded people to be part of our long-term sustainable growth and have a fantastic opportunity within our Manchester office for a talented and ambitious Project Manager.

We want you to use your ambition and initiative to help us complete projects professionally and efficiently while meeting the needs of our clients.

The role is based in Manchester, working out of the Group Head Office in Radcliffe – M26 ZZS and our city centre office on Silk Street M4 6BJ with the opportunity to occasionally work from our offices across the UK however the projects we work on are local to the North West.

Core skills required:

• Proven experience in successfully managing and delivering residential and non-residential development projects within a construction consultancy.
• Knowledge of town centre master planning and the ability to manage residential, commercial, and Public Realm projects seamlessly.
• Knowledge and experience of procuring consultants, contractors and forming project teams at the outset of projects.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and empower others to achieve project goals.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to think strategically and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• A results-oriented mindset, dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes and exceeding client expectations.

You will also play your part in the wider company by helping us achieve the clear vision we have for our future.

About Us

Established over 20 years ago, The LK Group project manages a diverse and exciting portfolio of new build, refurbishment, public realm and town centre projects for various clients and sectors.

The LK Group is part of a wider consultancy that designs and delivers geoenvironmental engineering, ground investigation, flood risk and SuDS assessments and land remediation services across the UK.  Our long-term success is driven by our vision to be an employer of choice and a great company to do business with.

We respect our people so promote personal and professional development, encourage initiative and listen to your ideas, allowing you to progress as the business grows. With a professional, supportive and inclusive culture, we take pride in everything we do and aim to impress our clients.

We have a dedicated training programme that is leading the way in our industry to provide relevant and targeted training to develop your career.

A multi-award-winning organisation with over 50 team members and offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Swindon and Glasgow.

As part of our team, you will enjoy excellent benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Multi-office working
• 24 days’ annual leave
• Additional leave for work anniversaries
• Buy or sell holidays
• Training and staff development hub
• Inclusion in staff working groups that shape the way our business operates
• Free access to BUPA Employee Assistance programme
• Charity days
• Great nights out and social events
• Bike2Work Scheme
• Free Parking
• Electric car scheme

More

The LK Group is an equal opportunity employer and we are proud to declare that women currently represent 50% of our workforce.

We are only able to employ people who have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

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