Construction Project Manager

GBR recruitment ltd; Manchester; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Temporary/Semi-Permanent Structures Construction Company seeks a home-based Project Manager to oversee UK-wide structural installations. Responsibilities include project management, liaising with contractors, and ensuring on-time delivery of quality projects. Ideal candidates will possess strong AutoCAD and commercial construction coordination skills, along with relevant project management experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to thrive in a growing company.

Qualifications

• Experience in Construction Project Management or Coordination.
• Strong understanding of technical drawings, material ordering, and site visits.
• Basic H&SE knowledge and proactive project planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction and installation projects from start to finish.
• Oversee materials ordering and ensure compliance with H&SE regulations.
• Communicate effectively with site teams and end clients.

Skills

Project Management

AutoCAD

Construction Phase Processes

Commercial Construction Coordination

H&SE Knowledge

Education

BSc level of education or time-served in a similar role

Job description

GBR Recruitment Ltd, are proud to be exclusively working in partnership with a leading Temporary / Semi-Permanent Structures Construction Company, recruiting for an experienced home based Project Manager (or Project Coordinator / Project Controller) to drive forward UK wide structural installations & ensure quality OTIF project delivery.

This is a key proactive Construction Project development role, liaising directly with main contractors, sub contractors, end using clients, materials & services suppliers etc ensuring all the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle fit together, overcoming any issues along the way.

You will have strong Commercial Construction Project Coordination & AutoCAD skills, you will also come from a strong Construction / Built Environment background, ideally with some knowledge of Groundwork's / Ground Investigations, Civils, Reinforced concrete (RC) frame structures, Steels & Timber-frames / Wooden Structures & Roofs (engineered timber panels) plus overall Construction phase processes (pre-construction, build phases to client handover).

This key role will be involved with the Project from the start, having some input on the design / pre-construction phase, plus scoping out required works.

Duties:

• Construction & Installation Project Management, for new buildings, plus any repairs / maintenance activities on previous structure installations.
• Proactive Off-site support & working out Project plans pre-build.
• Organizing all technical drawings & the drawing register / materials list
• Proactive & accurate materials & services ordering / purchasing
• Communication on site with the trades & end using client.
• Project programming with input from site trades team
• OEM manual (checklist)
• Site visits to scope out works, plus ensure H&SE measures being followed / adhered to in line with CDM / HSE legislation
• First point of contact for the customer / site teams.
• Carry out inspections, using iAuditor
• Prepare quotes with input from associated trades / subcontractors.
• Repair support as per project support
• Invoicing and recording in Xero
• Building design using AutoCAD software

Attributes:

• Project Coordinator / Manager experience within Construction / Built Environments, including design input
• Experienced in the construction industry, ideally having worked for a main contractor and/or subcontractor.
• Pro-active attitude, always one step ahead with Project planning & the what if's
• Basic understanding of Construction site H&SE / CDM required.
• Happy to work from home / field. Travelling approx. 2-4 days per month.
• Strong IT skills / PC literate
• AutoCAD skills
• BSc level of education or time-served in a similar role

Great opportunity, to join a fantastic company that is growing year on year.

This role could suit someone who is working as a: Project Coordinator, Project Controller, Project Manager, Estimator, QS, Assistant QS, Quantity Surveyor, Building Surveyor, Construction Coordinator, Planner or similar role.

Interviews to take place immediately, plus an immediate start for the right person.