Construction Project Manager - Consultancy

Effective Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Long-term career progression

Challenging project workload

Job summary

Effective Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to join a growing built-environment consultancy in the Southampton area. You will manage projects from pre-construction through to completion, coordinating clients, design teams, and contractors across varied UK projects.

The role emphasizes client-side delivery, with opportunities for long-term career development within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering construction projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Strong client-facing experience and ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Proven ability to coordinate design teams and contractors.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Experience administering construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of construction projects.
• Oversee pre-construction and post-construction stages.
• Coordinate and manage design teams and contractors.
• Act as key point of contact for clients and maintain relationships.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation and processes.
• Monitor programmes and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Higher education qualification

Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Construction Project Manager

We are looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager to join a well-established and growing built-environment, property and construction consultancy, working out of the Southampton office.

This is a client-side focused Construction Project Management position, working across a varied portfolio of construction projects throughout the UK. You will be responsible for managing projects from pre-construction through to completion, working closely with clients, design teams, contractors and other key stakeholders.

The role would suit an experienced Project Manager with a background in construction consultancy and/or client-side project management who is looking for a varied position with excellent opportunities for long-term career development.

The Role

As a Construction Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of construction projects
• Managing projects through pre-construction and post-construction stages
• Coordinating and managing design teams
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients
• Managing client accounts and maintaining strong working relationships
• Managing contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders
• Carrying out contract administration
• Preparing and maintaining key project documentation and processes
• Monitoring project programmes and ensuring key deadlines are achieved
• Providing regular progress reports and updates to clients
• Identifying and managing project risks
• Contributing to value management and value engineering exercises
• Managing projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
• Ensuring projects are delivered to the required quality, timescale and client expectations

What We're Looking For

You should have previous Project Management experience within the construction industry, ideally gained within a consultancy or client-side environment.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in a Construction Project Manager or similar position
• Experience working within a construction/property consultancy and/or client-side organisation
• Strong knowledge of pre-construction and post-construction project delivery
• Experience administering construction contracts
• Experience managing design teams, contractors and consultants
• Strong client-facing experience
• Experience within commercial, retail and/or leisure construction
• Experience working within multi-stakeholder environments
• Experience managing or mentoring junior members of staff
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Good commercial awareness
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Higher education qualification
• A degree in Construction Management or a related discipline would be advantageous but is not essential
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office

What's On Offer?

• 50 - 60k basic
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Varied and challenging project workload
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Long-term career progression
• Opportunity to work across a range of construction sectors
• Supportive and professional consultancy environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Construction Project Manager looking to develop their career within an established multi-disciplinary consultancy, delivering varied projects for clients across the UK