Construction Project Manager

An established specialist contractor within the building envelope and external works market is looking to appoint a Project Manager to take ownership of schemes across London and the Southeast. Working as part of a close-knit team of around 25 people, you will be involved in recladding, external wall insulation, brickwork, light steel framing, roofing and curtain walling projects, often as principal contractor on occupied buildings.

Most work is in London, with additional schemes around the M25 and down to Brighton, so this will suit someone who enjoys variety of location as well as project type. You will work directly with hands on directors, have a genuine voice in how projects are delivered, and see the impact of your decisions quickly.

Project Manager Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Additional 1 day holiday for each completed year of service, for the first 10 years
• Pension scheme
• Mileage or travel expenses for site visits
• Opportunity to grow with a developing specialist contractor
• Close knit, supportive team environment

Project Manager Job Overview

• Lead projects from pre start through to final handover, including planning, procurement, delivery and close out
• Take responsibility for safety, programme, quality and client satisfaction on each scheme
• Coordinate and support Site Managers, supervisors and subcontractors, ensuring everyone understands the plan and their responsibilities
• Work closely with the commercial team on costs, variations, valuations and forecasting
• Chair progress meetings, produce short, clear reports and keep project documentation up to date
• Manage logistics and access on busy, live sites, often in tight urban environments or occupied buildings
• Represent the company to clients, consultants and building managers as the main project contact

Project Manage r Job Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within construction, ideally with involvement in cladding, building envelope or external refurbishment projects
• A track record of delivering schemes in city centre or occupied environments, managing multiple trades and moving parts
• Strong grasp of site based health and safety and CDM requirements
• Commercial awareness, with experience working alongside Quantity Surveyors on costs and programme impact
• Confident leadership style, able to set direction, hold people to account and keep teams motivated
• Clear, calm communication, both in meetings and in written reporting
• Good IT skills for programmes, reporting and record keeping
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid are preferred
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to projects across London, the M25 corridor and Brighton

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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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