Construction Project Manager

Dreamhomesukltd; Bardsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Dreamhomesukltd is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead complex building projects from planning to handover. You will coordinate clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams while ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong experience in project planning, budgeting and contract administration, with a focus on cost control and stakeholder management. A competitive package is offered for challenging, high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Project Manager or similar senior construction role.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, project management principles, and contract administration.
• Experience managing budgets, programmes, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements and construction legislation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from pre-construction through to handover.
• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes, budgets, and delivery plans.
• Coordinate site activities and ensure progress per programme and specs.
• Lead project teams, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Monitor costs, valuations, variations, procurement, and cash flow.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, delays, and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, regulations, and contractual requirements.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality and environmental performance.
• Chair and attend project meetings with clients and senior management.
• Coordinate procurement and ensure materials and resources are available when required.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Construction or PM qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

PM software

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Construction Project Manager to lead and manage construction projects from initial planning and mobilisation through to completion and handover. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. You will coordinate clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, site teams, and other stakeholders while ensuring compliance with all relevant construction, health and safety, environmental, and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from pre-construction through to practical completion and handover.
• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes, budgets, and delivery plans.
• Coordinate site activities and ensure work progresses in accordance with approved programmes and specifications.
• Lead and manage project teams, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Monitor project costs, valuations, variations, procurement, and cash flow.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, delays, and opportunities.
• Ensure construction activities comply with drawings, specifications, building regulations, and contractual requirements.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental performance.
• Chair and attend project meetings, providing clear progress updates to clients and senior management.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review contractor and subcontractor performance and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Coordinate procurement and ensure materials, plant, labour, and specialist resources are available when required.
• Monitor project progress against programme, budget, quality, and performance targets.
• Manage change control, variations, extensions of time, and contractual matters.
• Ensure accurate project documentation, records, reports, and handover information are maintained.
• Lead project close-out, commissioning, practical completion, and final handover.
• Promote a positive culture of collaboration, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Project Manager or in a similar senior construction management role.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, project management principles, and contract administration.
• Experience managing construction projects from inception through completion.
• Demonstrable experience managing budgets, programmes, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements and construction legislation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and construction/project management software.
• Relevant construction or project management qualification is desirable.
• Relevant site safety qualifications are desirable where applicable.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to manage high-profile and challenging construction projects.
• Support for professional development and training.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Collaborative and professional working environment.

Equal Opportunities: Dreamhomesuk is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Experience: Required
Employment: Full-time

About Dreamhomesukltd

DREAMHOMESUK is a leading real estate firm dedicated to providing exceptional service and innovative solutions to our clients. We pride ourselves on our dynamic team and commitment to excellence in the real estate market. We a