Autonomous Construction PM – Healthcare & Education

David Leslie Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electric vehicle

Bonus scheme

Company pension

Training & development

Job summary

David Leslie Ltd in Essex is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to own a portfolio of live projects from pre-start planning through to handover, ensuring delivery is safe, commercially sound and on programme.

You will coordinate site teams, subcontractors and suppliers while driving procurement, valuations and forecast costs. This role demands clear stakeholder communication and hands-on leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing construction projects from pre-start through to completion.
• Experience managing several live projects simultaneously.
• Strong practical knowledge of construction methods, sequencing and subcontract trades.
• Good commercial understanding of valuations, variations, costs and project forecasting.
• The confidence to deal directly with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Strong programme-management, organisation and problem-solving ability.
• A practical approach with the confidence to identify risks early and take action.

Responsibilities

• Taking projects from pre-start planning through to successful completion and handover
• Managing several live projects simultaneously at different stages of delivery
• Preparing, maintaining and driving project programmes
• Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers
• Managing procurement of materials, plant and subcontract packages
• Controlling valuations, variations, purchase orders, subcontractor costs and project forecasting
• Leading client meetings and providing clear updates on programme, cost, risk and delivery
• Managing quality, health & safety, snagging, certification and final project close-out

Skills

Project management

Programme management

Client liaison

Commercial awareness

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Construction qualification

Job description

David Leslie Ltd in Essex is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to own a portfolio of live projects from pre-start planning through to handover, ensuring delivery is safe, commercially sound and on programme.

You will coordinate site teams, subcontractors and suppliers while driving procurement, valuations and forecast costs. This role demands clear stakeholder communication and hands-on leadership.