Project manager
CV-LibraryHackney, Greater LondonpermanentPosted: 5 March 2026
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We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team on a permanent basis, delivering construction projects across the education and residential sectors.
The successful candidate will take full responsibility for managing projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Full lifecycle management of education and residential projects
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Programme planning and delivery management
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Management of site teams including Site Managers and subcontractors
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Budget control and cost management in collaboration with Commercial team
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Chairing client and subcontractor meetings
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Risk management and mitigation planning
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Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations and CDM requirements
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Overseeing quality assurance and snag-free handover
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Managing stakeholder relationships including consultants and end users
Requirements
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Proven experience as a Project Manager within a main contractor environment
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Strong background delivering school and/or residential schemes
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Experience managing multiple subcontract packages
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Excellent programme management skills
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Strong commercial awareness
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SMSTS (essential)
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CSCS Black Card
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First Aid at Work
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Strong leadership and communication skills
Desirable
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Experience on DfE frameworks or local authority education projects
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Experience delivering both new build and refurbishment schemes
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Knowledge of BREEAM or sustainability requirements
What’s on Offer
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Permanent position
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Competitive salary + package
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Clear progression pathway
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Opportunity to deliver meaningful community-focused projects
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team on a permanent basis, delivering construction projects across the education and residential sectors.
The successful candidate will take full responsibility for managing projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
*
Full lifecycle management of education and residential projects
*
Programme planning and delivery management
*
Management of site teams including Site Managers and subcontractors
*
Budget control and cost management in collaboration with Commercial team
*
Chairing client and subcontractor meetings
*
Risk management and mitigation planning
*
Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations and CDM requirements
*
Overseeing quality assurance and snag-free handover
*
Managing stakeholder relationships including consultants and end users
Requirements
*
Proven experience as a Project Manager within a main contractor environment
*
Strong background delivering school and/or residential schemes
*
Experience managing multiple subcontract packages
*
Excellent programme management skills
*
Strong commercial awareness
*
SMSTS (essential)
*
CSCS Black Card
*
First Aid at Work
*
Strong leadership and communication skills
Desirable
*
Experience on DfE frameworks or local authority education projects
*
Experience delivering both new build and refurbishment schemes
*
Knowledge of BREEAM or sustainability requirements
What’s on Offer
*
Permanent position
*
Competitive salary + package
*
Clear progression pathway
*
Opportunity to deliver meaningful community-focused projects