Construction Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known main contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a new-build scheme in Surrey. The successful candidate will lead the site operations, ensuring build quality and managing subcontractors. This role is ideal for individuals with proven experience in traditional build projects valued at £40m+, strong leadership skills, and relevant certifications such as SMSTS and CSCS (Black Card).

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing traditional build projects.
• Strong understanding of brick/block construction and concrete foundations.
• Excellent leadership and programme management skills.

Responsibilities

• Full site leadership from groundworks to handover.
• Liaison with design team and client representatives.
• Managing build quality and health & safety.

Skills

Leadership

Programme management

Subcontractor coordination

Job description

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Ridgeway & Co are partnering with an established Main Contractor to appoint an experienced Project Manager for a new-build scheme in Surrey.

This is a fully traditional build project involving concrete strip foundations, brick/block façade, precast floor slabs, and a mix of truss and cut roofing. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the project from start to finish, overseeing all on-site operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full site leadership from groundworks through to handover
• Liaison with design team, client representatives, subcontractors, and supply chain
• Managing build quality, health & safety, programme and logistics
• Coordinating structural works, brick/block superstructure, floor installs and roof construction
• Chairing site meetings and reporting project progress to senior management
• Managing on-site teams to ensure timely delivery and high standards

Requirements:

• Proven experience managing traditional build projects (residential or commercial)
• Strong understanding of brick/block construction, concrete foundations, and roof structures
• Excellent leadership, programme management, and subcontractor coordination skills
• SMSTS, First Aid, CSCS (Black Card)
• Track record of delivering similar schemes £40m+ in value
• Based within reasonable commute to Banstead or willing to travel