Construction Project Manager

Bennett & Game Recruitment LTD; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus (12–15% of salary)

Employee ownership

Career development

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is representing a well-established employee-owned construction project management consultancy seeking a Construction Project Manager to join their team in Winchester or the South West / South Midlands with hybrid working.

Salary £45,000 - £65,000 DOE. You will manage projects from pre-construction through to completion, coordinate design teams, contractors and clients, and oversee procurement, budgets and risk.

Qualifications

• Experience in a construction project management consultancy or multi-disciplinary building consultancy.
• Proven experience managing construction projects from pre-construction 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.

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.

Job description

Job Profile for Construction Project Manager 48177Position: Construction Project ManagerLocation: Winchester OR South West / South Midlands (Hybrid Working)Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 DOEBennett & 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.

Construction Project Manager Position Overview

• 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.

Construction Project Manager Position 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.