Project Manager

The Opportunity Our client is a growing and well-established construction business, seeking an experienced Project Manager to support ongoing expansion across multiple high-profile projects. This role has arisen due to continued growth, with appointment timing dependent on identifying the right individual.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation delivering complex and technically challenging schemes.
Project Details

• Sector: Heavy Cut & Carve, Retrofit, and New Build
• Location: Primarily London-based projects
• Project Value: Mid to high-value schemes (confidential)
• Scope: Structural alterations, refurbishments, and new build construction
• Programme: Strong pipeline of ongoing and upcoming projects

The Role

• Job Title: Project Manager
• Division: Delivery
• Based: Site-based (London projects)
• Reporting To: Project Director / Divisional Director
• Responsible For: Project Team

Job Purpose:
To lead the successful delivery of projects to agreed time, cost, quality, and programme targets, ensuring a high-quality service in line with our client’s standards, systems, and procedures.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Lead and take full responsibility for project delivery teams
• Deliver projects to time, cost, quality, and profitability targets
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Manage programme strategy, sequencing, and recovery planning
• Identify risks/issues and implement effective solutions
• Lead project meetings and present progress updates
• Oversee design coordination and review technical documentation
• Provide buildability input and value engineering solutions
• Manage project risks and escalate where necessary
• Produce clear and accurate project reports
• Ensure high standards of health & safety compliance
• Promote a quality-driven, zero defects culture
• Recommend and review subcontractors, systems, and materials
• Maintain awareness of project costs and commercial performance
• Contribute to bids, proposals, and client presentations

Candidate Profile You will be an experienced Project Manager with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, demonstrating strong leadership, communication, and commercial awareness.
Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ construction experience
• Relevant construction or building-related qualification
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and M&E systems
• Experience in heavy civil engineering, cut & carve, or complex refurbishments
• Strong leadership and team management capability
• Good commercial awareness and decision-making ability
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and health & safety compliance
• CSCS Card and First Aid certification
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Personal Attributes

• Energetic and adaptable
• Strong communicator and relationship builder
• Organised with effective time management
• Solutions-focused with a proactive mindset
• Positive attitude with strong drive

Additional Information

• Employment Type: Permanent
• Contract Exposure: JCT, NEC, MC/CM
• Non-Disclosure Agreement: No
• Permission to Advertise: Yes

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