Junior Project Manager Construction FTC 6 months

Concept Group (Wigan); Wigan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national construction firm is seeking a junior Project Manager to manage refurbishment and construction projects up to £1 million. This fixed-term role includes responsibilities such as reading drawings, planning contracts, managing safety, and co-ordinating subcontractors. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong skills in planning and construction Health and Safety regulations, providing the foundation for future growth within the business.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of construction drawings and specifications is required.
• Experience in using planning software for contracts is essential.
• Knowledge of construction Health and Safety regulations is needed.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Plan and programme contracts using appropriate software.
• Manage Health and Safety and write risk assessments.

Skills

Ability to read and understand drawings

Planning contracts with software

Management of construction Health and Safety

Co-ordinating subcontractors

Job description

Management of refurbishment and construction projects up to £1 million cross our current client base in Education, Local Authority, Retail and Commercial organisations.

Concept Group are a well-respected national construction and building services company. We deliver refurbishments, general building, shopfitting, maintenance solutions and building services to a diverse range of clients across the UK, and are looking for a junior Project Manager to join our team.

The role

The role is a fixed term contract of 6 months, possible longer. It is seen as pivotal to the growth and future success of the business and will contain the following duties and responsibilities :

• Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, and schedules of work quantify and ordering materials and assessing labour allocation
• Programming and planning contracts with the use of appropriate software
• Management of construction Health and Safety, construction safety planning, writing site specific risk assessments and method statements
• Co‑ordinating, organising and instructing various subcontractors on site, ensuring timely scheduling and completion of works whilst providing best value.

Estimating of minor works, quantify extras as they arise, site visits to aid QS …