Civils Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a property investment company specializing in student accommodation refurbishment projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing refurb projects and a strong understanding of UK building regulations. The position offers a competitive salary along with a car allowance, holidays, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Car allowance

26 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience managing refurb or fit-out projects in the student accommodation sector.
• Confident in budget management and programme tracking.
• Solid knowledge of UK building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination of capital projects (£1m–£15m).
• Oversee project delivery across all RIBA stages.
• Manage supply chain and contractors to meet targets.

Skills

Project lifecycle understanding

Budget management

Knowledge of UK building regulations

Understanding of JCT building contracts

Health & Safety legislation compliance

Job description

Job Description

V7 Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager for our client, a property investment and management company who specialise in student accommodation refurbishment projects! This is a great role for someone with consultancy and on-site experience.

In return they are offering:

• Competitive Salary
• Car allowance
• 26 days holiday
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance

Responsibilities

• Support coordination of capital projects (£1m–£15m).
• Oversee project delivery across all RIBA stages.
• Assist in developing project and group-level specifications.
• Coordinate and manage consultant panels (PQS, Architects, etc.) under framework agreements.
• Help set project budgets and manage capex/fees from pre-acquisition to completion.
• Assist in procuring reports and cost plans for funding approvals, including commercial negotiations.
• Help manage supply chain, contractors, and consultants to meet time, cost, and quality targets.
• Support contract tendering, procurement strategies, and contract administration.
• Liaise with stakeholders, ensuring progress reporting and KPI alignment.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with Development and Facility Agreements.

Ideal Candidate / Qualifications

• Experience managing refurb or fit-out projects in the student accommodation sector.
• Strong understanding of the relevant H&S legislation.
• Strong understanding of the project lifecycle.
• Confident in budget management and programme tracking.
• Solid knowledge of UK building regulations.
• Strong understanding of JCT building contracts and contract administration.

V7 Recruitment are an equal opportunities employer who are acting as an employment agency in relation to this role