Project Manager ( Building )

I am working with a well established SME contractor in the South East that delivers building refurbishment projects through both rail and council frameworks. The company has a strong reputation for repeat business, safe delivery and long term client relationships, and is now expanding its building division.

The role is focused on framework projects typically valued up to £350k per scheme, covering the refurbishment and improvement of operational properties such as stations, depots and council buildings. You will be involved from the earliest stage, reviewing framework opportunities, preparing tender submissions, developing works programmes and producing method statements and risk assessments, before leading delivery on site through to handover.

You will work with in house engineering, construction and commercial teams, as well as appointing and managing specialist subcontractors where required, ensuring each project is resourced and delivered effectively.

This position offers clear progression. As the pipeline of framework activity builds into multi million pound workstreams, there will be opportunities to step up into Contracts Management and, in time, Business Management.

Key responsibilities

• Manage refurbishment projects from mini-competitions or direct awards through to completion and final account
• Prepare tenders, works programmes, method statements and risk assessments
• Lead in house engineering, construction and commercial teams and manage subcontractors to deliver safely, on time and within budget
• Ensure compliance with client specifications, safety standards and legislation
• Build and maintain effective client and stakeholder relationships
• Monitor programme and budget, reporting regularly to senior management

Candidate profile

• Five years’ experience in the UK building sector, ideally with operational property refurbishment
• At least two years as a project lead with end to end delivery responsibility
• Strong understanding of health and safety, quality management and planning
• Ideally a Degree or equivalent in Building Studies or Construction Management
• Professional project management qualification or membership of a recognised body is welcomed
• Competent with Microsoft Office and project software
• Full driving licence and flexibility to travel across Southern England
• Ambitious and motivated to progress into senior management as the division grows

The opportunity

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Bonus scheme linked to performance
• 28 days annual leave plus pension
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development and training support
• A defined progression route linked to the growth of the business unit

If you are a Project Manager with refurbishment experience who wants to take ownership of framework projects with a growing contractor, please apply in confidence.