Construction Project Manager

Cavendish Professionals; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd is seeking a Project Manager for a Birmingham-based role with a well-established client in the construction and civil engineering sector. The role covers civils, structural works, M&E, and fit-out, coordinating subcontractors and driving delivery across programmes.

Key responsibilities include overseeing design development, procurement, risk management, and reporting to senior stakeholders, with a focus on safety, collaboration, and continuous

Qualifications

• Essential degree or HNC/HND in civil engineering or construction management.
• Valid CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid certification.
• Temporary Works qualification is required.
• Experience as a project manager on large civil/structural projects.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; full UK driving license.
• Working references are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fit-out subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, resource plans, and delivery strategies.
• Monitor project performance against budget, programme, and key milestones.
• Manage risk identification, mitigation, and opportunity tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
• Chair project progress meetings and provide regular reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
• Coordinate design development and resolve technical and construction-related challenges.
• Oversee procurement activities and subcontractor management.
• Ensure all commissioning, testing, and handover requirements are planned and completed efficiently.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, consultants, local authorities, and other key stakeholders.
• Drive a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the project team.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Full UK License

Working References

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

CSCS

SMSTS

First Aid

Temporary Works Qualification

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join one of our well-established clients in Birmingham.

Our client is a leading UK construction and civil engineering contractor with a proven track record of delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure, commercial, residential and transportation projects across the UK and Ireland.

Main Scope of Work: Civils, structural, M&E and fit out

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fit-out subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, resource plans, and delivery strategies.
• Monitor project performance against budget, programme, and key milestones.
• Manage risk identification, mitigation, and opportunity tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
• Chair project progress meetings and provide regular reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
• Coordinate design development and resolve technical and construction-related challenges.
• Oversee procurement activities and subcontractor management.
• Ensure all commissioning, testing, and handover requirements are planned and completed efficiently.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, consultants, local authorities, and other key stakeholders.
• Drive a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the project team.

Skills and Requirements

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Valid Management CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid
• Valid Temporary Works Qualification
• Previous experience as a Project Manager on a similar project
• Experience within the areas listed above
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Working References - Essential
• Strong work ethic
• Full UK License

Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believe that inclusivity begins with the candidate experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief