Construction Project Manager

Access Talent Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee care home and school projects across live sites in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role includes full project lifecycle management, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and leading teams and subcontractors. Candidates must have a degree, PRINCE2 certification, and proven experience in managing high-value projects. The company offers a supportive culture with a profit scheme and a £5K car allowance.

Benefits

Profit scheme

£5K car allowance

High staff retention rate

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering care home and school projects (£5M - £80M).
• Expertise in demolition, cut & carve, steel frame, and live site management.
• DBS checked (or willing to obtain) due to school project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Full project lifecycle management from pre-construction to handover.
• Oversee live sites, ensuring minimal disruption and compliance with regulations.
• Lead and manage subcontractors, site teams, and project stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Health & safety compliance

Risk management

Education

Degree qualification

PRINCE2 certification

Job description

Project Manager – Care Homes & Schools

A leading Tier 1 contractor with a strong staff retention rate is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee care home and school projects across live sites. This role involves managing demolition, cut & carve, steel frame, and full build developments while ensuring quality, safety, and programme delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Full project lifecycle management from pre-construction to handover
• Oversee live sites, ensuring minimal disruption and strict compliance with health & safety regulations
• Lead and manage subcontractors, site teams, and project stakeholders
• Ensure programme, budget, and quality targets are met
• Manage design coordination, risk management, and change control

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience delivering care home and school projects (£5M - £80M)
• Expertise in demolition, cut & carve, steel frame, and live site management
• Degree-qualified and PRINCE2 certified
• DBS checked (or willing to obtain) due to school project requirements
• Strong leadership, commercial acumen, and stakeholder management skills

Why Join?

• High staff retention rate—a company that values long-term careers
• Profit scheme & £5K car allowance included in package
• Work on challenging, high-value projects with a market leader