Project Manager

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Senior Construction Project Manager to lead complex construction projects across the UK. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of project delivery, from planning to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. This role requires exceptional leadership skills, technical expertise, and a strategic mindset to manage teams, mitigate risks, and drive successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership:
• Take full ownership of project delivery, managing the project lifecycle from initiation to handover.
• Oversee the development of project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
• Coordinate and lead project teams, including architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Financial Management:
• Prepare and monitor project budgets, ensuring cost control and value optimisation.
• Approve expenditures, manage procurement processes, and ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Provide regular financial reports and forecasts to stakeholders.
• Risk and Compliance:
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring compliance with UK construction laws, regulations, and standards.
• Ensure all construction activities adhere to health and safety policies and environmental regulations.
• Stakeholder Communication:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication to ensure alignment on project goals, expectations, and deliverables.
• Deliver progress reports, addressing any issues or challenges promptly.
• Quality and Performance Management:
• Monitor construction quality, ensuring all work meets or exceeds specified standards.
• Conduct site inspections and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project efficiency and outcomes.
• Team Development:
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior project managers and team members.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the project team.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education and Certification:
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Membership in a recognised professional body (e.g., CIOB, RICS, APM) is highly desirable.
• Experience:
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale and complex construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, project management principles, and UK building regulations.
• Skills:
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Procore).
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid working model, with time spent between office, project sites, and client locations.
• May require occasional travel across the UK depending on project demands.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits, including pension contributions, car allowance, and health coverage.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• A collaborative work environment that values innovation and excellence.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £55,000.00-£70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• Project management: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person