Construction Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the design and construction of public open spaces seeks a Project Manager for their Southwest Region teams. The role involves managing exciting projects from planning through to completion, requiring strong communication and project management experience. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits including a company vehicle, this position offers a supportive working environment and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Laptop

Tablet

Mobile phone

Onsite company gym

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in construction project management (playground or landscaping experience advantageous).
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Budget management and commercial acumen.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel across the Southwest with occasional overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction projects across the region from inception to completion.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for technical and site-related queries.
• Provide consistent and professional communication with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Attend and contribute to weekly project review meetings.
• Conduct pre-start, progress, and post-installation site surveys.
• Coordinate and supervise sub-contractors to maintain timelines and quality standards.
• Ensure project documentation, including Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Site Visit Reports, is completed accurately and on time.
• Lead site handovers and sign-off meetings with clients and contractors.

Skills

Construction project management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Budget management

Commercial acumen

Job description

Job Description

Project Manager
Southwest Region, England
Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + £15 Daily Allowance
Benefits: Company Vehicle + Full Benefits Package

About the Company
Our client is a nationally recognised market leader in the design and construction of imaginative public open spaces. Operating within the new housebuild sector, they specialise in the creation of high-quality, innovative play environments that enrich communities and support our clients' long-term visions. With over 400 projects successfully completed across the UK and a projection to increase to 600 they are in an exciting phase of growth and development.

The Role
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Project Manager to join the technical and project management team. In this field-based role, you will be responsible for managing projects across the Southwest of England, ensuring the successful delivery of playscape installations from pre-construction planning through to final sign-off.

Please note, due to the regional nature of the role, you will spend a significant amount of time on the road travelling between sites. Additionally, you will be required to attend the head office in Northamptonshire every Friday to participate in team meetings and project reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction projects across the region from inception to completion.




• Serve as the primary point of contact for technical and site-related queries.




• Provide consistent and professional communication with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.




• Attend and contribute to weekly project review meetings.

• Conduct pre-start, progress, and post-installation site surveys.




• Coordinate and supervise sub-contractors to maintain timelines and quality standards.




• Ensure project documentation-including Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Site Visit Reports-is completed accurately and on time.




• Lead site handovers and sign-off meetings with clients and contractors.

Candidate Profile
We are looking for a highly organised, adaptable, and commercially aware individual with strong interpersonal skills. You will be confident working both independently and collaboratively, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Essential Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in construction project management (playground or landscaping experience advantageous)




• Strong communication and negotiation skills




• Budget management and commercial acumen




• Full UK driving licence




• Willingness to travel across the Southwest with occasional overnight stays

What's on offer

• Company vehicle, laptop, tablet, and mobile phone




• Onsite company gym




• A supportive and dynamic working environment with opportunities for career development

If you are interested, please apply with an up-to-date CV or alternatively you can contact Alex on 01604 239555 or