Construction Project Manager - Lead Civil, M&E & Fit-Out

Cavendish Professionals; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd is seeking a Project Manager for a Birmingham-based role with a well-established client in the construction and civil engineering sector. The role covers civils, structural works, M&E, and fit-out, coordinating subcontractors and driving delivery across programmes.

Key responsibilities include overseeing design development, procurement, risk management, and reporting to senior stakeholders, with a focus on safety, collaboration, and continuous

Qualifications

• Essential degree or HNC/HND in civil engineering or construction management.
• Valid CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid certification.
• Temporary Works qualification is required.
• Experience as a project manager on large civil/structural projects.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; full UK driving license.
• Working references are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fit-out subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, resource plans, and delivery strategies.
• Monitor project performance against budget, programme, and key milestones.
• Manage risk identification, mitigation, and opportunity tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
• Chair project progress meetings and provide regular reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
• Coordinate design development and resolve technical and construction-related challenges.
• Oversee procurement activities and subcontractor management.
• Ensure all commissioning, testing, and handover requirements are planned and completed efficiently.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, consultants, local authorities, and other key stakeholders.
• Drive a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the project team.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Full UK License

Working References

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

CSCS

SMSTS

First Aid

Temporary Works Qualification

Job description

Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd is seeking a Project Manager for a Birmingham-based role with a well-established client in the construction and civil engineering sector. The role covers civils, structural works, M&E, and fit-out, coordinating subcontractors and driving delivery across programmes.

Key responsibilities include overseeing design development, procurement, risk management, and reporting to senior stakeholders, with a focus on safety, collaboration, and continuous