Construction Project Manager

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in construction management is seeking a Construction Project Manager for a part-time role based in Greater London. This position involves overseeing various capital projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget while maintaining compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in construction management and strong leadership skills, making them a crucial asset to the team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex construction projects ranging from £25k to £25m.
• Thorough understanding of health and safety legislation including CDM regulations.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate and develop multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of construction projects ensuring on-time delivery and compliance.
• Manage project finances, procurement processes, and stakeholder relationships.
• Prepare detailed monthly project reports highlighting progress and risks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial Management

Procurement Expertise

Project Management

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in property or construction

Chartered membership of CIOB, RICS, or APM

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

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Construction Project Manager, Greater London

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Client:

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Location:

Greater London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description
2-3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary:
• The Construction Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management and delivery of multiple capital construction and maintenance projects, typically ranging in value from £25,000 to £25 million.
• This role involves leading complex projects across various sectors such as education, care, corporate, and public buildings.
• The post holder will manage external design consultants and contractor teams, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and compliant with all regulatory and governance standards.
• This position requires effective stakeholder management, financial oversight, risk mitigation, and team leadership within a matrix management framework.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Lead the full lifecycle of construction projects from strategic brief and design through to delivery and handover, ensuring achievement of project objectives within agreed parameters of time, cost, and quality.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive risk and issue registers, proactively mitigating risks and providing regular updates to clients and stakeholders.
• Manage project finances including budget control, procurement processes, tender evaluations, and contract award recommendations to ensure value for money and compliance with financial regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients, external contractors, design teams, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and effective communication.
• Provide leadership to multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring compliance with all relevant building regulations, health and safety legislation (including CDM 2015), and sector-specific standards.
• Prepare and deliver detailed monthly project reports, highlighting progress, risks, and any necessary corrective actions to senior management and project boards.
• Interpret client strategic objectives and provide expert advice on construction project solutions that align with organisational priorities.
• Ensure all project activities comply with legal, financial, and governance frameworks including procurement rules and council policies.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and continuous improvement within project teams and stakeholder groups.
Skills/Experience: • Proven experience managing complex construction projects ranging from £25k to £25m, with strong knowledge of capital replacement and building condition programmes.
• Thorough understanding of health and safety legislation including CDM regulations, and ability to review and manage contractor safety documentation.
• Demonstrated expertise in procurement processes such as OJEU, RFQ, tender preparation, and evaluation.
• Broad technical understanding of roles including Building Surveyor, Architectural Technician, M&E, and Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Proficient in ICT tools relevant to project management, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
• Knowledge of relevant property, education, and care management standards including building regulations, DDA, Ofsted, ESFA Building Bulletins, and CQC standards.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate and develop multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting to diverse audiences including elected members and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality targets.
• Sound financial management and budgetary control skills.
• Political awareness and understanding of the governance environment within local authorities or similar organisations.
Additional Information: • Part-time role: 21 Hr/week.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant property or construction discipline.
• Chartered membership of CIOB, RICS, or APM is essential.
• PRINCE2 qualification is desirable.


Requirements
• Proven experience managing complex construction projects ranging from £25k to £25m, with strong knowledge of capital replacement and building condition programmes. • Thorough understanding of health and safety legislation including CDM regulations, and ability to review and manage contractor safety documentation. • Demonstrated expertise in procurement processes such as OJEU, RFQ, tender preparation, and evaluation. • Broad technical understanding of roles including Building Surveyor, Architectural Technician, M&E, and Civil/Structural Engineering. • Proficient in ICT tools relevant to project management, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project. • Knowledge of relevant property, education, and care management standards including building regulations, DDA, Ofsted, ESFA Building Bulletins, and CQC standards. • Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate and develop multi-disciplinary teams. • Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting to diverse audiences including elected members and external stakeholders. • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality targets. • Sound financial management and budgetary control skills. • Political awareness and understanding of the governance environment within local authorities or similar organisations.