Construction Project Manager - Aftercare

Fawkes & Reece London; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Fawkes & Reece West, in partnership with a Tier 1 construction company, is recruiting an experienced Project Manager to join the Aftercare team on a permanent basis.

You will oversee defects management and aftercare across projects in the North of England and Scotland, ensuring timely handovers and adherence to DLP and JCT contracts.

This is a senior, client-facing role requiring strong communication, organisational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager in construction.
• Strong aftercare and defects management experience.
• Thorough understanding of the Defects Liability Period (DLP).
• Knowledge of JCT contracts and retention procedures.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel across the North of England and Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate building defects across multiple projects.
• Oversee defect identification, reporting and resolution before handover and during DLP.
• Ensure defects are rectified per contractual obligations and timescales.
• Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, clients and stakeholders to drive resolutions.
• Maintain understanding of JCT contracts, retention provisions, and defects obligations.
• Monitor outstanding defects and ensure proper close-out procedures.
• Travel regularly between projects across the North of England and Scotland.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Travel flexibility

Job description

Fawkes & Reece West are working in partnership with a Tier 1 construction company to recruit an experienced Project Manager to join their Aftercare team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with a strong background in construction aftercare, defects management and contractual procedures to join a leading contractor, overseeing projects across the North of England and Scotland.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing building defects and aftercare activities, ensuring issues are identified, managed and resolved efficiently ahead of project handover and throughout the relevant defects period.

You will work closely with site teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure defects are addressed to the required standards, helping to facilitate a smooth handover process and maintain strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate building defects across multiple construction projects.
• Oversee the identification, reporting and resolution of defects prior to handover and during the Defects Liability Period.
• Ensure defects are rectified in line with contractual obligations and agreed timescales.
• Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, clients and other stakeholders to drive timely resolutions.
• Maintain a strong understanding of JCT contracts, retention provisions and defects-related contractual obligations.
• Monitor outstanding defects and ensure appropriate close-out procedures are followed.
• Travel regularly between projects across the North of England and Scotland.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Project Manager or in a similar role within the construction industry.
• Strong experience in aftercare, building defects management or post-completion project delivery.
• A thorough understanding of the Defects Liability Period (DLP).
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and retention procedures.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate various stakeholders effectively.
• Flexibility to travel across projects throughout the North of England and Scotland.

The Opportunity

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000.
• Permanent position with a Tier 1 construction contractor.
• Opportunity to join an established aftercare team.
• Varied role overseeing projects across the North of England and Scotland.

If you are an experienced construction professional with a strong understanding of defects management, JCT contracts and retentions, and are looking for your next permanent opportunity, Fawkes & Reece West would be keen to hear from you.