About NextStep

NextStep connects top consulting talent with high-potential opportunities through smart, AI-powered matching. We partner with ambitious companies across sectors to place experienced professionals in roles where they can have a real impact. On behalf of a client in our partner network, we are currently looking for a Project Manager to join their team.

About the Company

Our client is a tech-enabled management consulting and transformation firm serving FTSE 250 companies across financial services, energy, and the public sector. With a team of 120, the business partners with clients on operational transformation, system implementations, and regulatory change programmes. The Delivery Director is hiring a Project Manager to manage an expanding portfolio of client engagements.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will own day-to-day delivery on client engagements, planning workstreams, managing timelines, coordinating stakeholders, and maintaining quality throughout. You will be client-facing from day one.

What You'll Do

• Plan and manage delivery across concurrent engagements, tracking milestones, budgets, and scope.
• Run project governance, status meetings, project reports, and RAID logs.
• Act as the primary client contact for day-to-day communication.
• Coordinate internal teams including analysts, consultants, and specialist advisors.
• Identify and resolve risks and issues before they affect delivery.

What We're Looking For

• 2–4 years of experience in project management, programme delivery, or management consulting.
• Demonstrable ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects end-to-end.
• Strong communicator, confident in client-facing settings.
• Structured, organised, and calm under pressure.
• APM, PRINCE2, or PMP certification is desirable but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of £45,000 – £58,000, depending on experience.
• Project performance bonus.
• 25 days holiday and hybrid working with client site travel as required.
• Pension, private medical, and funded professional certifications.

How to Apply

To be considered for this role, please create your profile at getnextstep.com. Once your profile is complete, our matching system will evaluate your background against the role criteria and match you with the company if it's a strong fit. No cover letter required.

This role is listed by NextStep on behalf of our client. All applications are handled with confidentiality.