Manchester Construction Project Manager: Lead £8–12m Builds

We Are Footprint; Middleton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Footprint in Manchester is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead construction projects valued between £8m and £12m, overseeing delivery from start to handover and ensuring milestones are met.

You will manage site teams and subcontractors, keep programmes on track and within budget, uphold health and safety and quality, and collaborate closely with clients, consultants and suppliers to maintain records and drive projects forward.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Project Manager within construction.
• Track record delivering projects of a similar value and scale (£8m–£12m).
• Experience across new-build construction, ideal care homes, commercial or industrial.
• Strong knowledge of construction programmes, subcontractor management and site operations.
• Good leadership and communication skills to drive projects forward.
• Relevant construction qualifications and strong health and safety understanding.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects from start through to handover.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and the wider project team.
• Keep projects on programme and within budget.
• Ensure high standards of health and safety, quality and workmanship.
• Coordinate trades, materials, plant and site activities.
• Monitor progress, identify potential issues and keep works moving.
• Work closely with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Maintain site records, report progress and manage project deadlines.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Health and safety

Contract management

Education

Construction qualifications

Job description

We Are Footprint in Manchester is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead construction projects valued between £8m and £12m, overseeing delivery from start to handover and ensuring milestones are met.

You will manage site teams and subcontractors, keep programmes on track and within budget, uphold health and safety and quality, and collaborate closely with clients, consultants and suppliers to maintain records and drive projects forward.