Contracts Project Manager

Obscurant Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Remote; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Project Manager to work fully remotely on installation projects. The ideal candidate will have proven project management experience in construction environments and strong skills in planning, budgeting, and risk management. Responsibilities include managing installation projects end-to-end, ensuring timely delivery within budgets, and supervising teams. The position offers a competitive salary of £60,000 and benefits including a car allowance and pension scheme.

Benefits

Car allowance

Fuel card

Company credit card for expenses

32 days holidays

Pension scheme

Frequent travel including occasional overseas

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience working in construction or installation environments.
• Strong planning, budgeting, and resource management skills.
• Hold a CSCS Manager Card; CDM, SMSTS or MAPM advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of fire‑protection installation projects from planning through to commissioning.
• Manage multiple installation projects end‑to‑end ensuring delivery on time.
• Plan, document and conduct client liaison; manage risk and allocate resources.
• Supervise and ensure competency of the installation team and subcontractors.
• Manage project budgets and conduct site audits.

Skills

Project management experience

Risk management

Planning skills

Budgeting skills

Communication skills

Decision-making

Education

CSCS Manager Card

CDM, SMSTS or MAPM (advantageous)

Job description

Overview

Project Manager — Fully remote

Due to the nature of projects, candidates will ideally hold a BPSS, CTC or DV Clearance, (this is advantageous but essential). Candidates need to hold a full UK driving licence (no visa sponsorship available).

Benefits

• Basic salary £60,000
• Car allowance
• Fuel card
• Company credit card for expenses
• 32 days holidays
• Pension scheme
• Frequent travel (including occasional overseas), some overnight stays

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of fire‑protection installation projects from planning through to system commissioning and project closure.
• Project manage the successful delivery and manage multiple installation projects end‑to‑end, ensuring delivery on time, from initial conception through to project closure, within budget, on time and to strict quality and safety standards.
• Plan, document, conduct face to face client liaison, manage risk, allocate resources, and lead site teams.
• Effectively manage direct and indirect reports including sub‑contractors assigned to each project; provide coaching and mentoring; manage risk and deliver safety‑critical projects with high standards.
• Maintain excellent planning and time management to ensure all projects are completed within set timeframes; manage the financials of the project including budget management and clear communication with stakeholders about progress.
• Ensure that labour, equipment, and materials are available throughout a project and are ordered and delivered to site in the correct quantities with appropriate lead‑in times.
• Monitor and report project status, risks, issues, costs, and resources to stakeholders; maintain accurate documentation at all stages.
• Supervise and ensure competency of the installation team and subcontractors; maintain records on training and safety briefings; enforce uniform policy and PPE adherence.
• Manage project budgets, monitor costs, and re‑forecast as needed; ensure health, safety, welfare and environmental compliance; conduct site audits and submit reports to QHSE Compliance.
• Perform other duties as required to meet company objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience working in construction or installation environments.
• Risk management experience.
• Strong planning, budgeting, and resource management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Confident decision‑maker with a focus on safety and quality.
• Hold a CSCS Manager Card; CDM, SMSTS or MAPM advantageous, but not essential.
• Fire suppression/water mist systems/sprinkler systems or mechanical systems desirable, but not essential.