Project & Construction Manager

ESA engineering; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

8 UK bank holidays

Company pension

SMART/hybrid working

Private medical insurance

eLearning access

Professional membership fees

Mental health support

Job summary

ESA Engineering is seeking a Project & Construction Manager (client-side) to lead complex luxury residential and retail projects in a UK setting. You will plan, coordinate, and control resources, liaising with the project owner, designers, and contractors to ensure schedule, cost, and quality targets are met.

Responsibilities include defining objectives, managing contracts, coordinating teams, controlling costs, mitigating risks, and delivering final documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ project management experience, ideally in consultancy, focused on high-end residential/luxury projects up to £5 million.
• Degree in Building Surveying, Project Management, or related field; MRICS/MAPM or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent communication and relationship management with internal/external stakeholders.
• Strong problem solving, negotiation, and risk management skills.
• Commercially aware, quality-driven, and able to work under pressure.
• A collaborative, high-performance team player.
• Demonstrable experience with BIM platforms (Revit, Navisworks) and project scheduling tools (MS Project, Asta Powerproject) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Define project objectives and develop detailed plans for all phases.
• Handle contracts JCT and standard employer/contractor forms.
• Coordinate and supervise project teams and contractors across stakeholders.
• Monitor costs according to critical path, resources, and cash flow.
• Manage risks and issues with timely interventions.
• Oversee CDM client duties and handover/defects.
• Maintain payment certificates and client-contractor relations.
• Close project with as-built docs and contractual compliance.

Skills

Communication

Relationship management

Problem solving

Negotiation

Risk management

Commercial awareness

Team player

Education

Building Surveying / Project Management degree

MRICS / MAPM or equivalent chartership

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

MS Project

Asta Powerproject

MS Office

Job description

Role Overview

The Project & Construction Manager, client side, is responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and controlling the resources and activities necessary of complex construction projects. Acts as a liaison between the Project Owner and various stakeholders (designers, contractors, legal and/or finance consultants, etc.), covering the entire design and construction process (RIBA Stages 3-5), ensuring compliance with the schedule, cost plan, and quality standards defined by the client.

Key Responsibilities:

• Defining project objectives and developing detailed plans for all operational phases
• Handling contracts JCT and standard employer/contractor forms
• Coordinating and supervising project teams and contractors, ensuring effective communication between all stakeholders (developers, funders, local authorities)
• Monitoring and controlling costs according to critical path, resource levelling, and cash flow forecasting
• Managing risks and critical issues, with timely intervention in the event of unforeseen events or delays
• Overseeing Health & Safety client duties, CDM client responsibilities, and building handover/defects
• Managing relations with contractors and clients, including the production and approval of payment certificates
• Closing the project, ensuring the delivery of as-built documentation and compliance with contractual conditions

Requirements

• 5+ years’ project management experience, ideally in a consultancy environment, focused primarily on high-end / luxury residential / Luxury Retail projects valued up to £5 million.
• Degree qualified in Building Surveying, Project Management, or related field MRICS, MAPM or equivalent chartership preferred.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem solving, negotiation, and risk management skills.
• Commercially aware, quality-driven, and organised under pressure.
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Demonstrable experience with BIM-based platforms (Revit, Navisworks or equivalent), project programming tools (MS Project, Asta Powerproject) and standard MS Office suite.

Benefits & Work-Life Support

We invest in our employees, offering a competitive base salary and a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support both career development and well-being:

• 25 days' annual leave
• 8 UK bank holidays
• Company pension
• SMART/hybrid working, split between office, site and remote locations
• Private medical insurance
• Access to an eLearning platform
• Role-specific professional membership fees
• Confidential mental health and wellbeing support

ESA Engineering is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and where individual differences are valued and respected. We consider applications on merit and suitability for the role and do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to evidence this before employment commences. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Right-to-work checks will be conducted consistently in accordance with Home Office guidance.