Building Project Manager

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Job summary

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd is seeking a Building Project Manager to lead projects in Bristol from planning through to practical completion, coordinating on-site teams and keeping to budget, quality and timelines.

This office-based role offers a clear progression path as the company grows, a bonus scheme, private medical insurance and a pension, plus generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Building Project Manager or in a similar site-based role within Property & Construction.
• Working knowledge of construction methods, building regulations and CDM regulations.
• Confidence managing budgets, programmes and multiple stakeholders at once.
• Strong written and verbal communication, particularly when things go off plan.
• The ability to stay calm under pressure and make decisions without waiting to be told.

Responsibilities

• Manage building projects from pre-construction through to practical completion, keeping cost, quality and time in check.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors and consultants on site, and hold them to the programme.
• Chair progress meetings and produce clear reports for clients and senior management.
• Monitor budgets and variations, flagging risks before they become problems.
• Ensure health and safety compliance across every site you're responsible for.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical submissions for accuracy before work proceeds.

Skills

Building Project Manager experience

CDM regulations knowledge

Budget & programme management

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Job description

Make your mark as a Building Project Manager in the Property & Construction sector, based in Bristol.

Bristol's construction pipeline has kept pace with the city's growth for years, and the firms managing that work need people who can keep sites moving without cutting corners. This is an established SME in Property & Construction, the kind of business that has grown steadily rather than chased headlines. They need a Building Project Manager who can take a scheme from planning through to handover and make it look straightforward.

Here's what you'll be doing:

Manage building projects from pre-construction through to practical completion, keeping cost, quality and time in check

Coordinate contractors, subcontractors and consultants on site, and hold them to the programme

Chair progress meetings and produce clear reports for clients and senior management

Monitor budgets and variations, flagging risks before they become problems

Ensure health and safety compliance across every site you're responsible for

Review drawings, specifications and technical submissions for accuracy before work proceeds

Here are the skills you'll need:

Proven experience as a Building Project Manager or in a similar site-based role within Property & Construction

Working knowledge of construction methods, building regulations and CDM regulations

Confidence managing budgets, programmes and multiple stakeholders at once

Strong written and verbal communication, particularly when things go off plan

The ability to stay calm under pressure and make decisions without waiting to be told

Key perks and benefits:

£38,500 to £56,500 depending on experience

Bonus scheme on top of base salary

Private medical insurance and pension contribution

Generous annual leave with flexible working arrangements

Office-based role in Bristol, with a clear path for progression as the company grows

Why pursue a career in Property & Construction?

Property & Construction rewards people who deliver, and a Building Project Manager who builds a reputation for hitting deadlines rarely stays unemployed for long. Bristol continues to attract residential and commercial investment, which means steady demand for managers who know the local planning landscape. Get a few strong projects under your belt here and the next step up follows naturally.