Construction Project Manager in St. Helens, Merseyside

Energy Jobline CVL; St Helens; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm in St Helens is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee key projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. Candidates should have a strong background in construction management and project leadership, with Quantity Surveying skills being an advantage. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 basic, with OTE up to £70,000 via project bonuses.

Benefits

Car mileage allowance

Employee discount schemes

Internal progression opportunities

Free on-site parking

£250 reward for employee referrals

Qualifications

• Proven track record in construction, fit-out, refurbishment, and building project management.
• Experience in new build steel portal frame buildings.
• Experience leading projects from cradle to grave.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources, third-party suppliers, and contractors for key projects.
• Ensure timely, in-scope, and on-budget delivery of all projects.
• Develop project scopes for commercial new build or refurbishment projects.

Skills

Construction project management

Budgeting

Quantity Surveying skills

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Job Summary

Construction Project Manager

Location: St Helens

Salary: £40,000 basic - £70,000 OTE (via project completion bonus)

Hours: 40 hours/week Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee and manage key in‑house projects, including the redevelopment of existing buildings, new build developments, and mixed‑use schemes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, budgeting, and analysis, with Quantity Surveying (QS) skills considered an advantage. While a RICS qualification is a plus, it is not essential. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Construction Project Manager will lead projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery is on time and within budget. The role involves building strong relationships with third‑party suppliers and contractors, as well as ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in every aspect of development projects while contributing to the organisation's ongoing growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources, third‑party suppliers, and contractors for key projects, ensuring flawless execution.
• Ensure timely, in‑scope, and on‑budget delivery of all projects.
• Develop project scopes for commercial new build or refurbishment projects, including clear objectives and technical feasibility plans for stakeholders.
• Manage resource availability, allocation, and oversee project progress comprehensively.
• Utilise verification techniques to handle changes in scope, schedule, and costs.
• Measure project performance, report to management, and escalate issues as necessary while maintaining strong relationships with all involved parties.

Benefits

• Car mileage allowance.
• Employee discount schemes.
• Internal progression opportunities.
• Free on‑site parking.
• £250 reward for employee referrals.

Requirements

• Proven track record in construction, fit‑out, refurbishment, and building project management.
• Experience in new build steel portal frame buildings.
• Experience leading projects from cradle to grave.
• Knowledge and experience with appropriate project management software (e.g., (url removed)).

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Equal Opportunity

Barker Ross Group values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Additional Information

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