Construction Project Manager

Ernest and Florent; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension contribution

Hybrid working arrangements

Support towards professional accredit.

CPD and development opportunities

Ownership of projects

Job summary

Ernest and Florent, a respected independent construction consultancy, is seeking a Construction Project Manager in Kent to support its expanding team. You will manage projects from feasibility through handover, coordinating design, procurement and contractor appointments while keeping clients updated.

This role offers hybrid working, a clear path to professional accreditation (RICS/CIOB) and a collaborative environment with long-term career development as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Strong understanding of the construction project lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Must have UK-based consultancy experience.
• Proactive approach to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead projects through full development lifecycle.
• Manage project programmes and design coordination.
• Oversee procurement and contractor appointments.
• Monitor budgets and manage project risk.
• Maintain clear communication with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Budget monitoring

Proactive multi-project management

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related

Tools

MRICS / MCIOB / MAPM (advantage)

Job description

A respected, independently owned construction consultancy are looking to appoint a Construction Project Manager to support their growing team in Kent.

The Construction Project Managers Role

The successful Construction Project Manager will join a specialist consultancy delivering a range of construction and development projects across the South East, working with both public and private sector clients.

You'll work across a range of sectors, including residential, commercial, education, healthcare and public sector developments, with a project portfolio including new-build schemes, refurbishments and complex developments. You'll have the opportunity to work on projects from initial feasibility and planning through to construction and final handover.

As Construction Project Manager, you'll take responsibility for coordinating and leading projects through the full development lifecycle. This will include managing project programmes, overseeing design coordination, procurement and contractor appointments, monitoring budgets, managing risk and maintaining communication with clients and stakeholders. You'll act as a central point of contact throughout project delivery, ensuring schemes are progressing in line with agreed timescales, budgets and quality expectations.

Joining a growing consultancy with a strong regional presence and ambitions to expand further across the South of England, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your projects and play an important role in the continued development of the business.

This role would suit an organised and commercially aware Construction Project Manager who enjoys taking responsibility for project delivery, building strong client relationships and wants to develop their career within an ambitious, growing consultancy.

The Construction Project Managers Requirements

• You must be a Construction Project Manager with UK-based consultancy experience - please don't apply if you are not a Construction Project Manager and do not have experience working for a consultancy.
• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of the construction project lifecycle
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM or working towards professional accreditation would be advantageous
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

What's on offer?

• £40,000 - £50,000
• Bonus scheme & pension contribution
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Support towards professional accreditation, including RICS or CIOB
• Opportunities to undertake CPD and continued professional development
• Opportunity to take ownership of projects and build direct client relationships
• Involvement across all stages of the project lifecycle
• The chance to work within a growing consultancy with genuine opportunities to influence its development
• A collaborative team environment
• Long-term career development and progression as the business continues to expand