Construction Project Manager

Mitie Group; River; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to oversee and lead multiple construction and refurbishment projects in the Southern England region, with travels across Kent, Essex, and London. You will manage, coach, and develop a team of Project Managers, ensuring delivery excellence and adherence to NEC contracts and CDM regulations.

Based in the Kent/Essex/London region, you will drive complex programmes for central government and major clients, maintaining strong relationships

Qualifications

• Leadership experience managing project teams in construction/refurbishment.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers, supporting performance and delivery standards.
• Allocate workloads, oversee team performance, and ensure project governance across the portfolio.
• Provide coaching on NEC contracts, CDM compliance, risk management, and client engagement.
• Champion best practice and continuous improvement across the PM function.
• Deliver multiple construction/refurbishment projects across RIBA stages with high-quality execution.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Multi-project management

Risk management

Project governance

Education

Construction-related qualification

Job description

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for an Project Manager who will oversee and guide multiple construction and refurbishment projects., As a Senior Construction Project Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in delivering high-profile and meaningful construction programmes for central government and other major clients. You will lead a team of Project Managers, enabling them to deliver projects that make a real difference, while influencing the strategic direction and capability of our delivery function.., As a Senior Construction Project Manager, you will oversee and guide multiple construction and refurbishment projects valued between £25,000 and £5 million, following a RIBA-aligned methodology. In addition to leading projects yourself, you will manage, coach, and develop a team of Project Managers, ensuring consistent standards, compliance, and delivery excellence across the region. The role is based in Southern England with the majority of the works being undertaken in Kent and Essex. The successful candidate will be required to travel across the region and be based around Kent/Essex/London region.

You will act as an escalation point for complex issues, support the implementation of strategic initiatives, and ensure that all projects-whether delivered by you or your team adhere to NEC contracts, CDM regulations, and Mitie's safety and quality standards.

You will operate within the Central Government Delivery team, building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and ensuring that our service meets the specific needs of each client site

You will operate within the Central Government Delivery team, where you will cultivate and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders.

By deeply understanding the unique requirements and challenges of each client site, you will ensure that our service delivery is precisely tailored to meet their specific needs and expectations. Your proactive approach will help drive client satisfaction and foster long-term partnerships, positioning Mitie as a trusted advisor in the successful execution of complex construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers, supporting performance, capability development, and consistent delivery standards.
• Allocate workloads, oversee team performance, and ensure effective project governance across the portfolio.
• Provide coaching and guidance on NEC contracts, CDM compliance, risk management, and client engagement.
• Champion best practice, standardisation, and continuous improvement across the project management function
• Lead the delivery of multiple construction and refurbishment projects across all RIBA stages, ensuring high-quality execution and adherence to Mitie processes.
• Ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations, health and safety requirements, and statutory obligations across all team projects.
• Facilitate senior-level progress meetings, manage escalations, and maintain stakeholder confidence in delivery performance
• Drive robust programme, budget, and quality control practices across all managed project
• Lead change control and variation management processes, ensuring accurate assessment of impacts across the wider program
• Act as the senior point of contact for clients, providing expert support to Project Managers and ensuring stakeholder expectations are managed effectively

Experience managing, mentoring, or developing project teams

• Knowledge of NEC contracts
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities at both operational and strategic level
• Understanding of CDM Regulations
• SMSTS, IOSH or NEBOSH
• Construction-related qualification desirable

About You

• A confident and credible leader with the interpersonal skills to motivate teams and build strong client relationships
• Diplomatic, patient, and able to maintain a positive culture within your team
• Self-driven, capable of working independently while delivering consistently high standards of service.
• Flexible, adaptable, and responsive to shifting client and programme demands.
• Self-driven and capable of leading both people and projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities.
• Confident presenter with the ability to engage varied audiences.
• UK driving license; willing to travel to site as required to support project needs.
• Knowledge in areas such as asbestos, temporary works, fire safety, or confined spaces is beneficial
• Understanding of prevention principles and design risk reduction
• Candidate must hold or be able to achieve SC level security clearance