Project Manager

O’Neill & Brennan; Bath; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Major landmark project

Job summary

O’Neill & Brennan seeks an experienced Project Manager for a prestigious £70 million heritage redevelopment in Bath. You will lead day-to-day construction, coordinate subcontractors and ensure delivery to high standards of quality, safety and technical compliance on a complex, heritage-listed site over a three-year programme.

The role requires strong organisational skills, thorough records, excellent communication with clients and stakeholders, and a proactive problem-solving approach in a Tier

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within an established Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor.
• Delivery of technically demanding construction projects, ideally £20m+.
• Excellent knowledge of construction methodologies, sequencing and quality management.
• Experience managing subcontractors and maintaining detailed records throughout construction.
• Strong organisational skills and structured project administration.
• Strong communication and leadership with clients, consultants, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Ability to anticipate technical challenges and solve problems proactively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities, ensuring safety, efficiency and programme adherence.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, ensuring sequencing and delivery to standards.
• Maintain comprehensive subcontractor records: progress reporting, quality, inspections, compliance.
• Review methodologies, specs and drawings to identify issues and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with design, commercial and operations teams for effective coordination.
• Monitor quality to ensure compliance with specifications and contractual requirements.
• Identify and manage challenges within the heritage building context.
• Maintain project documentation, reporting procedures and QA processes.
• Support the Project Lead in programme management and stakeholder communications.
• Lead site management teams with accountability and professionalism.

Skills

Project management

Subcontractor management

Leadership

Quality management

Communication

Programme management

Job description

Project Manager – £70m Heritage Redevelopment

Location: Bath, Somerset
Salary: £70,000–£80,000 per annum + package
Project Value: £70 million
Project Duration: 3 Years
Sector: Main Contracting | Heritage | Refurbishment

The Opportunity

O'Neill & Brennan are working in partnership with an established main contractor to appoint an experienced Project Manager for a prestigious £70 million redevelopment in the heart of Bath.

This landmark, three-year project involves the extensive transformation of an existing heritage building, presenting a technically complex construction environment where meticulous planning, exceptional attention to detail and high standards of delivery are essential.

Working alongside the Project Lead, the successful candidate will take a pivotal role in managing day-to-day construction operations, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring the project is delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety and technical compliance.

This position requires a technically accomplished, highly organised and professional Project Manager who takes genuine pride in the finer details of construction delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with the project programme.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, ensuring works are appropriately sequenced, monitored and delivered to the required standards.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate subcontractor records, including progress reporting, quality documentation, inspections and compliance records.
• Review construction methodologies, technical specifications and drawings, identifying potential issues and implementing appropriate solutions.
• Work closely with design, commercial and operational teams to ensure effective coordination throughout the construction process.
• Monitor construction quality, ensuring works comply with approved specifications, drawings and contractual requirements.
• Identify and manage technical challenges associated with working within an existing heritage structure.
• Maintain robust project documentation, reporting procedures and quality assurance processes.
• Support the Project Lead in programme management, progress reviews, subcontractor performance and stakeholder communication.
• Lead and coordinate site management teams, promoting a culture of accountability, professionalism and attention to detail.

About You

We are particularly interested in speaking with Project Managers who demonstrate a strong technical understanding of construction and a methodical, disciplined approach to project delivery.

Essential experience and attributes:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within an established Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor.
• A successful track record delivering technically demanding construction projects, ideally valued at £20 million or above.
• Excellent technical knowledge of construction methodologies, sequencing, design coordination and quality management.
• Demonstrable experience managing subcontractors and maintaining detailed, accurate records throughout the construction process.
• Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail and a structured approach to project administration.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage professionally with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• The ability to anticipate technical challenges, resolve problems proactively and maintain consistently high standards.

Desirable experience:

• Heritage or listed building refurbishment.
• Complex structural alterations and refurbishment within existing buildings.
• High-specification construction projects involving intricate detailing and demanding quality requirements.

What's on Offer?

• £70,000–£80,000 basic salary, dependent on experience.
• Competitive employment package.
• The opportunity to work on a prestigious £70 million landmark development.
• A substantial three-year project programme, offering continuity and the opportunity to see a major scheme through to completion.
• A senior operational role working alongside an experienced Project Lead.
• The opportunity to further develop your career with an established main contractor delivering complex, high-value projects.

Apply

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager seeking a technically challenging and rewarding position on one of Bath's significant redevelopment projects.

We are particularly keen to speak with individuals who combine strong operational leadership with technical precision, exceptional diligence and a thorough approach to subcontractor management.

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation