Construction Project Manager

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Employee ownership

Performance bonus

Generous holiday

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. are seeking a Construction Project Manager to join their employee-owned consultancy, with a hybrid working model and a base in Winchester.

You’ll handle projects from pre-construction through to completion, coordinating design teams and managing client relationships across education and public-sector portfolios. The role offers a competitive salary (£45,000-£65,000), a strong performance bonus (12-15%), generous holiday, and flexible regional working

Qualifications

• Experience in a construction project management consultancy or multi-disciplinary building consultancy.
• Proven track record delivering projects from pre-construction and design through to delivery and completion.
• Strong understanding of contracts, procurement and project management processes.
• Experience coordinating design teams, contractors, consultants and clients.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of construction projects from initial pre-construction and design through to procurement, construction and completion.
• Coordinate design teams and ensure effective communication between architects, engineers, contractors and end users.
• Lead client-side project management activities and maintain strong client relationships.
• Oversee procurement processes, tender documentation, contractor appointments and contract administration.
• Monitor programmes, budgets and risks to deliver projects in line with client expectations.
• Work collaboratively across project management, cost consultancy, architecture and client advisory.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Procurement coordination

Design coordination

Education

Construction/project management qualification

Job description

Salary: GBP45000 - GBP65000 per annum

Position: Construction Project Manager

Location: Winchester OR South West / South Midlands (Hybrid Working)

Bennett & Game are representing an established, employee-owned construction project management and client advisory consultancy who are seeking a Construction Project Manager to join their growing team.

Established over 15 years ago, the business specialises in project management, client advisory and cost consultancy, predominantly across the education, public sector and local authority markets. Their portfolio includes further education colleges, universities, schools and civic developments, delivering both new-build and refurbishment projects across the UK. Project values range from approximately £2m to £70m, with the wider team having experience of delivering over £500m of education, civic and housing projects.

Due to continued growth and a substantial pipeline of secured work, the business is looking to appoint an additional Project Manager. There are opportunities for candidates based in Winchester and the surrounding Hampshire area, as well as those located across the South West and South Midlands. The business is flexible on location and is open to establishing a regional presence for the right individual.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit, employee-owned consultancy where people are valued, progression is based on ability rather than internal vacancies, and individuals have genuine exposure to projects and client relationships. Unlike larger corporate consultancies, the team operates collaboratively across project management, architecture, cost consultancy and client advisory, providing excellent opportunities to broaden your experience and develop professionally.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £65,000 depending on experience.
• Attractive annual company performance-related bonus. (12% - 15% of salary)
• Employee ownership structure, giving employees a shared interest in the success of the business.
• Generous annual holiday entitlement, with flexibility to purchase additional days.
• Hybrid working with flexibility around office and home working.
• Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive, close-knit working environment with an experienced and established team.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-value projects across multiple sectors.
• Flexible regional working arrangements, with potential to develop a presence closer to home.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of construction projects from initial pre-construction and design stages through to procurement, construction and completion.
• Take responsibility for managing the design process, coordinating consultants, contractors and wider project stakeholders.
• Lead client-side project management activities, acting as a key point of contact for clients and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Oversee procurement processes, tender documentation, contractor appointments and contract administration.
• Monitor project programmes, budgets, risks and quality, ensuring projects are delivered in line with client expectations.
• Coordinate design teams and ensure effective communication between architects, engineers, contractors and end users.
• Manage a varied portfolio of new-build and refurbishment projects, predominantly within the education and public sectors.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across project management, cost consultancy, architecture and client advisory.

Requirements

• Previous experience working within a construction project management consultancy or multi-disciplinary building consultancy is essential.
• Proven experience managing construction projects from pre-construction and design through to delivery and completion.
• Good understanding of construction contracts, contract administration, procurement and project management processes.
• Experience coordinating design teams, contractors, consultants and clients.
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Education, healthcare, leisure or other commercial sector experience would be advantageous, although not essential.
• Relevant construction, project management or built environment qualification preferred.
• A proactive and personable approach, with the ability to work collaboratively within a close-knit consultancy environment.