Construction Project Manager

ICDS Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction contractor is seeking a Construction Project Manager for a major industrial plant development in Essex. In this role, you will lead project delivery, ensuring all work meets deadlines and safety standards while managing risks. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of Project Manager experience in large-scale civil projects and possess strong communication and planning skills. A full UK driving license is required, and candidates must be commutable to Essex.

Benefits

Car

Car Allowance

Bonus

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a Project Manager role.
• Experience managing large-scale civils or industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery to meet deadlines, budgets, and safety standards.
• Coordinate with design teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Plan and oversee daily site operations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Planning skills

IT skills

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

Construction Project Manager

Ref No: Bf ConProjMan

Essex, UK

£89,000 - £95,000 per annum

£80,000 - £95,000 + Car + Car Allowance + Bonus

Join a leading contractor on a major industrial plant development in Thurrock. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven Construction Project Manager to play a key role on a flagship scheme, with long-term opportunities for career advancement across major UK infrastructure and civil engineering projects.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you’ll oversee large-scale civil engineering packages - such as RC works, earthworks, and underground services - ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery to meet deadlines, budgets, and safety standards, while managing risk and reporting to senior leadership.
• Coordinate with design teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure smooth execution and high-quality work.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Required Experience

• Strong construction experience, including at least 2 years in a Project Manager role.
• Proven track record managing large-scale civils or industrial projects (e.g., RC works, earthworks, underground services).
• Strong communication, planning, and IT skills, with experience using MS Project (or similar software).
• Commutable to Essex
• Full UK driving license