Project Manager

OVERVIEW

Are you searching for Construction Project Manager jobs in Wakefield with structured career progression within a multi-award-winning construction consultancy?

Atkins Search have been retained to exclusively appoint a Project Manager to join a growing, employee-focused construction consultancy in West Yorkshire. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering full life cycle delivery of projects across residential, education, commercial, industrial, healthcare and local authority sectors.

This Construction Project Manager job in Wakefield is ideal for an ambitious project professional seeking to support with the delivery of complex schemes, contribute to a collaborative team and develop a long-term career within a consultancy that values growth and professional development.

If you're an experienced Assistant Project Manager in Wakefield looking for exposure, structured career progression and hybrid working flexibility, this could be your next career move.

CLIENT

Our client is a well-established and growing multidisciplinary construction consultancy operating across a diverse sector portfolio including residential, education, commercial, industrial, healthcare and local authority across Wakefield and the wider region.

They're recognised for delivering high-quality, client-focused construction projects and fostering an inclusive, supportive working environment. The business places strong emphasis on professional development, wellbeing and clear career progression pathways for ambitious Project Managers looking to establish themselves as future senior leaders within the organisation.

ROLE

As a Project Manager, you'll take responsibility for the full life cycle delivery of construction projects from inception through to completion. This Construction Project Manager role requires you to manage all aspects of project delivery, including programme management, cost control, quality assurance, risk management and stakeholder coordination, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

Reporting directly to Associate Director Project Managers and Directors, you'll gain exposure to strategic client relationships, business development initiatives and wider organisational operations. This Project Manager job in Wakefield also provides the opportunity to mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, solutions-focused project culture.

You'll work on diverse construction schemes across multiple sectors, developing your technical expertise whilst building strong client relationships that position you for future progression within the consultancy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities for this Construction Project Manager job include:

Support on construction projects across all stages of delivery, from feasibility and pre-contract through to practical completion and handover
Work towards acting as the primary client point of contact for assigned projects, ensuring clear communication and satisfaction
Lead and chair project meetings, design team coordination sessions and issue comprehensive meeting minutes
Prepare, maintain and manage project programmes using industry-standard project management software
Coordinate consultants, contractors and stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery
Manage project risk registers, change control processes and provide regular reporting to senior management
Support tender processes, procurement activities and contract administration under JCT and NEC frameworks
Monitor progress against programme milestones, cost targets and quality standards
Provide regular progress updates to senior Project Managers, directors, clients and internal stakeholders
Support and mentor junior team members, contributing to their professional development
Drive a professional, proactive and solutions-focused approach across all project activities
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, CDM 2015 and quality management systems
PERSON

To be successful in this Project Manager Wakefield role, you will demonstrate:

A relevant construction, built environment or project management degree (or equivalent professional experience)
Proven experience delivering construction projects through the full life cycle within a consultancy or contractor environment
Experience across one or more of the following sectors: residential, education, commercial, industrial, healthcare and local authority
Strong working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts and construction procurement processes
Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills for effective client engagement
Strong organisational, planning and time management abilities to handle multiple concurrent projects
A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to manage projects independently
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and project management software such as MS Project or Primavera
Sound understanding of RIBA stages, design coordination and construction delivery methodologies
Ambition to progress to senior Project Manager or Associate Director level within a growing consultancy
Professional membership such as APM, RICS or CIOB is desirable
Full UK driving licence for site visits across Yorkshire and surrounding areas
REMUNERATION

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful construction consultancy with an impressive project pipeline and strong market presence across Wakefield and the Yorkshire region.

As a Project Manager, you'll manage high-quality construction schemes across diverse sectors whilst gaining exposure to senior leadership and positioning yourself for long-term career growth within the organisation.

Package includes:

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience)
Car allowance
Company pension scheme
Private healthcare
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Full-time, permanent position
Supportive, professional and collaborative working environment
Ongoing professional development and structured CPD support
Clear career progression pathway to Senior Project Manager and Associate Director roles
Exposure to senior leadership and directors for accelerated career development
Equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion
Generous annual leave
Apply Now: Project Manager Job in Wakefield

Take the next step in your construction project management career today.

Apply now to join a market-leading consultancy delivering exciting construction projects across life sciences, healthcare, education and residential sectors in Cambridge and beyond.

If your application is successful, we'll be in touch within 48 hours to send you full details about the consultancy, role expectations and current project portfolio.

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