Construction / Project Manager

STRONG RECRUITMENT GROUP; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term pipeline of work

Opportunity to manage varied projects

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Construction / Project Manager to oversee various refurbishment and fit-out projects at Stansted Airport. In this hands-on role, you will manage projects valued between £50k – £1M, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should possess a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role, a strong project management capability, and relevant certifications. The position offers a competitive salary of £60,000 – £65,000 plus additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar Construction / Project Manager role.
• Proven experience managing small works, refurbishments, or fit-out projects.
• Experience working on multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple refurbishment and fit-out projects within a live airport environment.
• Oversee projects from pre-construction through to handover.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Coordination ability

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)

Tools

CSCS Card

SMSTS or SSSTS

Job description

Construction / Project Manager

Location: Bishop’s Stortford (Projects based at Stansted Airport)
Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 + Package
Start: ASAP

Role Summary

We are recruiting for a Construction / Project Manager to oversee multiple small works, reactive refurbishment, and fit-out projects within Stansted Airport.

This is a hands‑on role managing several live projects simultaneously, typically valued between £50k – £1M, ensuring delivery from initial planning through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple refurbishment and fit-out projects within a live airport environment
• Oversee projects from pre‑construction through to handover
• Produce and review RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards
• Maintain strong health & safety compliance across all works
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and airport authorities
• Monitor progress, programme, and report on project performance
• Manage procurement and site logistics in a live operational environment

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar Construction / Project Manager role
• Proven experience managing small works, refurbishments, or fit-out projects
• Experience working on multiple projects concurrently
• Confident producing RAMS and managing H&S documentation
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, reactive environment
• Must be able to pass a DBS check
• Experience working in live environments (airports, hospitals, etc.) beneficial

Qualifications

• SMSTS or SSSTS (preferred)
• CSCS Card
• Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree – desirable)

Skills & Attributes

• Strong project management and coordination ability
• Client‑facing and commercially aware
• Proactive and solution‑driven
• High attention to detail and safety standards

Package & Benefits

• £60,000 – £65,000 basic salary
• Opportunity to manage varied and fast‑paced projects
• Long‑term pipeline of work within a major infrastructure environment