Project Manager Construction
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Leadership & Management
* Provide full project leadership from pre‑construction to handover.
* Develop, implement, and track the construction programme, identifying risks and mitigation strategies.
* Chair progress, design, coordination, and subcontractor meetings, issuing minutes and action plans.
* Lead and motivate site teams, subcontractors, and consultants to achieve project goals.
2. Commercial & Financial Control
* Work closely with the commercial team to manage budgets, variations, procurement schedules, and cost forecasts.
* Ensure contract compliance (JCT/NEC or as applicable) and support negotiation of project agreements.
* Monitor cashflow, valuations, subcontractor claims, and project financial reporting.
3. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
* Take responsibility for site health & safety under CDM regulations.
* Ensure RAMS are reviewed, understood, and enforced across all site operations.
* Promote a culture of safety, environmental responsibility, and sustainable construction.
4. Quality Assurance & Technical Delivery
* Ensure all works are delivered to the required standards, specifications, and client expectations.
* Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, M&E consultants, and warranty providers (NHBC, Premier, LABC).
* Implement robust quality inspection regimes, snagging, and close‑out processes.
5. Stakeholder & Client Management
* Act as the key point of contact for clients, consultants, local authorities, utilities, and community stakeholders.
* Prepare and present progress reports, KPIs, and programme updates.
* Manage expectations and maintain strong relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
6. Programme & Logistics Control
* Oversee site logistics planning, crane operations, deliveries, waste management, and sequencing strategies.
* Identify programme risks and opportunities, taking corrective actions to maintain progress.
* Coordinate utility installations, statutory approvals, and building control inspections.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering £15m–£30m+ residential new‑build schemes.
* Demonstrable experience with apartment blocks, RC frame or traditional build, and amenity/leisure spaces.
* Strong technical understanding of construction methods, building regulations, M&E integration, and finishing standards.
* Excellent leadership, communication, planning, and negotiation skills.
* Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
* Strong commercial awareness and experience working closely with QS and procurement teams.
Qualifications
* Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (preferred).
* CSCS Managers Card (Black or equivalent).
* SMSTS.
* First Aid at Work.
* Membership of CIOB or progress toward chartership (desirable)