Construction Project Manager Central - East of England

British Veterinary Association; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm is looking for a dynamic Construction Project Manager to oversee multiple projects across England. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience managing concurrent projects, demonstrating strong organizational and leadership skills. This role emphasizes financial management, risk control, and stakeholder engagement. Offers include work-life balance, generous annual leave, and a pension plan.

Benefits

Work-life balance

26 days annual leave

Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Pension

Discretionary Bonus

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing multiple concurrent construction projects in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to thrive under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Develop and maintain project programmes and communicate to PMO.
• Monitor and control budgets across multiple projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Construction Project Managers to cover the Central / East of England.

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic and highly organized Construction Project Manager to manage multiple concurrent construction projects across diverse programmes in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have experience handling high project volumes, balancing competing priorities, and driving efficiency while ensuring quality, safety, and budget compliance.

Responsibilities

• Programme & Multi-Project Coordination: Oversee and manage multiple construction projects simultaneously across our ambitious delivery programme.
• Prioritise resources, timelines, and tasks to optimise delivery and meet challenging deadlines.
• Coordinate with stakeholders from across the business to align project goals with broader business objectives.
• Project Planning & Execution: Develop and maintain project programmes ensuring these are kept up to date and communicated to PMO.
• Manage and build key supplier relationships ensuring that performance meets IVC expectations and escalate non-performance accordingly.
• Quickly identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to maintain momentum.
• Financial Management: Monitor and control budgets across multiple projects, ensuring cost efficiencies and profitability.
• Review tenders, negotiate contracts, and manage costs in line with approval processes and programme budgets.
• Stakeholder & Team Management: Lead diverse project teams across different sites, ensuring consistent communication and collaboration.
• Engage regularly with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to maintain transparency and alignment.
• Quality, Safety & Risk Control: Enforce strict adherence to H&S and quality standards across all projects.
• Proactively identify risks related to programmes, resource constraints, and compliance and develop mitigation strategies.
• Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Provide comprehensive progress reports, highlighting risks, delays, and resource needs to the senior team.
• Drive process improvements and best practices to enhance delivery efficiency in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years managing multiple concurrent construction projects in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
• Strong organisational skills with proven ability to multitask and prioritise in a dynamic environment.
• Experience using project/programme management tools (e.g. MS Project).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and quality.

What we offer

• Work-life balance
• 26 days annual leave
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Pension
• Discretionary Bonus
• Discounted staff pet care

Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced recruitment team.

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.