Building & Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager

Role Overview

The Construction Project Manager plays a pivotal role in delivering major site‑based construction initiatives. This individual brings strong client‑side project management expertise, thrives in fast‑paced environments, and excels at leading projects from initial concept through to successful handover.

This is a full‑time onsite position, working 36 hours per week across 4.5 days, between 7:00am and 7:00pm (specific hours set at business discretion).

Pay Rates: £40.44 per hour Umbrella - £30.23 per hour PAYE INSIDE IR35

Key Responsibilities

The Construction Project Manager will take full ownership of end‑to‑end project delivery, including:

Leading construction projects from feasibility and design through to completion and handover.
Providing clear leadership to multi‑functional internal and external teams, ensuring alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
Developing project delivery plans, CAPEX business cases, and risk/opportunity registers.
Managing budgets and resources to ensure efficient and effective project execution.
Maintaining accurate documentation that meets compliance and quality standards.
Championing Health & Safety across all project activities.
Identifying and mitigating risks, escalating issues where appropriate.
Building strong working relationships with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders at all levels.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Proven construction project management experience within the construction sector.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams.
Ability to translate client briefs into clear, robust scopes of work for external professionals.
Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical building systems and their lifecycle.
Strong knowledge of the full construction lifecycle and associated processes.
Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety practices.
Confident communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.
High levels of organisation, proactivity, and leadership.
A collaborative mindset with the ability to integrate effectively into an established project management team.Must‑Have Qualifications

Education in Construction or Building Services (BSc/HND) or equivalent experience.
Professional membership such as CIBSE, IMechE, or IET.
Competence with MS Project, G Suite, and other project management tools.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan