Principal Project Manager - Buildings - Liverpool
Principal Project Manager - Buildings - Liverpool
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Principal Project Manager
Location: Liverpool (Hybrid)
Team: Project Management Buildings Sector
Shape the Future Lead with Purpose.
At Walker Sime were building more than just buildingswere building futures. As a Principal Project Manager youll take a strategic lead on our most significant and complex projects helping to shape skylines transform communities and deliver lasting impact.
If youre an established senior-level project leader looking to make a real mark with a people-focused consultancy this is your moment.
Why This Role Why Now
Were growing and we need a Principal Project Manager with the confidence experience and strategic mindset to lead multi-million-pound developments from inception to handover. Youll work directly alongside our Director of Project Management contributing to business growth team development and project success.
This isnt just another jobits a chance to drive forward landmark schemes guide and mentor teams and influence clients and stakeholders at the highest level.
Why Walker Sime
A Principal Role with Real Influence
Youll play a pivotal role in shaping our delivery strategy overseeing multiple projects and leading client relationships at a strategic level. At Walker Sime your voice will be heardand your ideas will shape how we grow.
Projects with Purpose
From major masterplans to complex health residential commercial and local authority schemesour portfolio is diverse ambitious and impactful. Youll lead programmes that truly matter.
A Platform to Lead and Inspire
Youll work closely with our leadership team helping develop the wider project management offering mentoring emerging talent and playing a key role in bids and business development.
Still Hands-On Always Empowered
This is a leadership role where you wont lose sight of delivery. Youll stay connected to the work that matters while enjoying autonomy senior support and the flexibility to lead your way.
What You Bring
- Degree qualified with professional accreditation (RICS CIOB APM or similar).
- Proven experience delivering major capital projects in the buildings sectorparticularly across residential healthcare commercial and local authority sectors.
- Expertise in JCT contract administration (NEC experience also welcome).
- Strategic thinking combined with excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
- A track record of leading teams developing people and influencing business performance.
- A proactive digital-first mindset and strong project management software skills.
Key Responsibilities
As a Principal Project Manager youll:
- Take full responsibility for multiple major projects leading from feasibility through to completion.
- Manage programmes and budgets ensuring delivery within financial and time constraints.
- Provide senior-level stakeholder engagement and represent Walker Sime at board-level discussions.
- Oversee consultant teams and supply chains ensuring cohesion efficiency and excellence.
- Contribute to business strategy resource planning and client development.
- Mentor and guide more junior team members to build project management capability.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and maintain quality standards throughout delivery.
- Lead bid submissions and support strategic business development initiatives.
What We Offer
- Career-defining projects with a consultancy that values people as much as performance.
- A senior voice in a growing ambitious business with international backing.
- Opportunities to grow into regional leadership or sector head roles.
- A collaborative down-to-earth culture that recognises and rewards talent.
- Flexibility autonomy and a healthy work-life balance.
We Value Diversity
Walker Sime is an inclusive employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive.
Ready to Lead Big
If youre ready to bring your leadership skills strategic insight and sector expertise to a role where you can truly make an impact apply today and take your place among the inspiring talent at Walker Sime.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Contract
