- Experience delivering projects in the built environment.
- Strong understanding of project controls: scope, cost, programme and risk.
- Confidence building trusted relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
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Description
Join a growing regional office backed by national capability.Ìý
EssenceÌýisÌýÌýlookingÌýfor a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to join our Newcastle & Hunter team.ÌýÌý
This is an opportunity to play a key role inÌýthe continuedÌýgrowthÌýofÌýour regional presence, whileÌýbeing supported by a high performing boutique national project management consultancyÌýdelivering projects across multiple sectors.Ìý
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About theÌýroleÌý
You willÌýlead and supportÌýtheÌýÌýdeliveryÌýof projects from planning through to completion,Ìýworking closely with clients, consultants,ÌýcontractorsÌýand internal teams to achieve outcomes across scope, cost, program,ÌýqualityÌýand risk.Ìý
Depending on your experience, the role may include leading your own projects, supporting larger or more complex commissions, managing client relationships, contributing to procurement and contract administration, andÌýassistingÌýwith business growth across the Newcastle & Hunter market.Ìý
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Key Responsibilities:Ìý
- Lead and support end-to-end project deliveryÌý
- Manage client,ÌýconsultantÌýand stakeholder relationshipsÌý
- Oversee program, cost, risk,ÌýqualityÌýand reporting requirementsÌýÌý
- Support procurement,ÌýtenderingÌýand contract administration processesÌý
- Contribute to strong project governance and project controlsÌý
- Build trusted relationships across the local marketÌý
- Support the continued growth of Essence in Newcastle & the HunterÌý
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AboutÌýyouÌý
You will bring experience in project management, construction, property,ÌýdevelopmentÌýor consultancy, with the role tailored to suit your capability and level of experience.ÌýWe are open to candidates from client-side project management, construction,ÌýdevelopmentÌýor consultancy backgrounds. You may be an established Project Manager looking for the next step, or a Senior Project Manager seeking a role with genuine influence,ÌýautonomyÌýand growth opportunity.Ìý
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ÌýYou will have:Ìý
- Experience delivering projects in the built environmentÌý
- A strong understanding of project controls, including scope, cost,ÌýprogrammeÌýand riskÌý
- Confidence working with clients, consultants,ÌýcontractorsÌýand stakeholdersÌý
- Strong communication,ÌýorganisationÌýand problem-solving skillsÌý
- A collaborative approach and the ability to build trusted relationshipsÌý
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Why join Essence?Ìý
- Newcastle-based role with genuine influence over regional growthÌý
- The best of both worlds: local team + national depth andÌýexpertiseÌý
- Opportunity to work across a diverse project portfolioÌýin aÌýrespected project management consultancy with a strong market reputationÌý
- Flexible ways of working, generous leave and parental benefits, performanceÌýbonusesÌýand genuine wellbeing supportÌý
- A supportive, values-driven culture with opportunity to grow your careerÌý
How to applyÌý
PleaseÌýsubmitÌýyour CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience inÌýproject management.Ìý
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