Construction Project Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Construction Project Manager based in Torquay. The role involves managing various construction projects across sectors like education and commercial, ensuring successful delivery from feasibility to handover. Candidates should have project management experience or a background in building surveying, along with strong communication skills. This position offers a salary of £45,000 - £50,000, hybrid working options, and generous benefits.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Private Healthcare

Travel Expenses Paid

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing construction projects across multiple sectors.
• Background in either Building surveying or project management.
• Confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and travel nationally.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from feasibility through to handover.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and contractors.

Skills

Project management experience

Strong communication skills

Construction methods knowledge

Client-facing abilities

Education

Chartered status (CIOB or MRICS)

Job description

Overview

Our client, well-established, independent construction and property consultancy is known for delivering expert project management and cost consultancy services across the UK. Operating nationally with a strong regional presence, the firm supports a wide range of clients across both public and private sectors. With a focus on quality, collaboration, and long-term relationships, the consultancy offers a dynamic environment for professionals looking to grow their careers in a supportive and ambitious team. Due to continued growth they are now looking for a Construction Project Manager to join their team, based out of their Torquay office.

This role offers the chance to join a growing consultancy at an exciting stage in its development, with clear scope for progression and exposure to diverse, high-quality projects.

Construction Project Manager Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven Construction Project Manager to join a forward-thinking consultancy, operating nationally from their South West hub. The role will see you delivering a variety of construction and property projects across sectors including commercial, education, residential, and heritage.

You will take responsibility for managing projects from early feasibility through to handover - working closely with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure successful delivery. The ideal candidate will either be a Building Surveyor who has successfully transitioned into project management, or an experienced PM with hands-on construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from feasibility through to handover across multiple sectors including commercial, education, residential, and heritage.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure successful delivery and alignment with client objectives.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience managing construction projects across multiple sectors
• Background in either Building surveying with a recent move into project management, or
• Project management with strong on-site construction experience
• Chartered status (CIOB or MRICS) preferred or working towards
• Strong understanding of project delivery processes, construction methods, and risk management
• Confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and travel nationally as required
• Full UK driving licence essential
• Willingness to travel UK wide and stay away when needed

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)
• Company Vehicle provided
• Private Healthcare cover
• Travel Expenses Paid in full
• Hybrid Working: Typically 1-2 days per week in the Torquay office
• National Travel: Required approximately 2-3 days every 2 weeks (with overnight stays)
• Pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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