Project Manager

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme with salary sacrifice

Job summary

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd is seeking a Project Manager for its Bedford office, with site visits as required and end-to-end responsibility from handover to completion. You will coordinate design, manufacture, delivery and installation to keep programmes on track.

The permanent role offers up to £55,000 depending on experience, plus discretionary bonus, a company pension and 25 days holiday. It suits someone with strong planning, cost control and client liaison skills within construction

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager within construction, manufacturing, subcontracting or a specialist trade.
• Strong understanding of construction programmes, drawings and specifications.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.
• Excellent planning, organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage specialist manufacturing and installation projects from order through to completion.
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Prepare and maintain project programmes, budgets and progress records.
• Coordinate design, procurement, production, delivery and installation.
• Liaise with clients, main contractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Attend site visits and progress meetings as required.
• Monitor costs, variations, risks and project deadlines.
• Resolve technical or site issues quickly and keep all parties updated.
• Ensure work is completed safely, to specification and to the required quality.
• Manage handover information, snagging and project close-out.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Planning & scheduling

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Manager
Bedford, Bedfordshire office based with site visits
Up to £55,000, depending on experience
Permanent | 8:30am 5:00pm | 25 days holiday | Bonus | Pension

• 25 days holiday per year, with 24 days reserved for Christmas shutdown
• Discretionary bonus
• Pension scheme, with salary sacrifice option after 3 months and company-matched contributions
• Family-run business with a supportive culture
• Working hours: 8:30 17:00

About the Company

This established Bedford-based manufacturer designs, manufactures and installs specialist security products for the UK construction industry. Its products include ballistic, blast-resistant and healthcare doors, walls, windows and louvres, used across government, healthcare and critical-infrastructure projects.

The business has a stable team, a practical management style and a supportive working environment. Continued growth has created an opportunity for a Project Manager to join the Bedford office and manage specialist manufacturing and installation projects from handover through to completion.

This is mainly an office-based role in Bedford, with regular site visits to check progress, attend meetings and deal with any issues. As Project Manager, you will take responsibility for projects once they have been secured, coordinating design, manufacture, delivery and installation through to final handover. You will keep programmes on track, manage costs and maintain clear communication with clients, site teams, suppliers and internal departments.

• Manage specialist manufacturing and installation projects from order through to completion
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications and project requirements
• Prepare and maintain project programmes, budgets and progress records
• Coordinate design, procurement, production, delivery and installation
• Liaise with clients, main contractors, suppliers, subcontractors and site teams
• Attend site visits and progress meetings as required
• Monitor costs, variations, risks and project deadlines
• Resolve technical or site issues quickly and keep all parties updated
• Ensure work is completed safely, to specification and to the required quality
• Manage handover information, snagging and project close-out

What They Are Looking For

• Experience as a Project Manager within construction, manufacturing, subcontracting or a specialist trade
• A good understanding of construction programmes, drawings and specifications
• Experience coordinating manufacture, delivery and site installation
• Confident dealing with clients, contractors, suppliers and site teams
• Commercial awareness, including costs, variations and project risk
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Good Microsoft Office skills and the ability to maintain accurate project records
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites

Why Apply?

Join an established specialist manufacturer with a strong order book

Manage varied projects from the Bedford office and on site

Work with a supportive management, production and commercial team

Take responsibility for projects from handover through to completion

Permanent role paying up to £55,000, plus bonus and pension

Relevant experience may include: Project Manager, Construction Project Manager, Manufacturing Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Installation Project Manager, specialist construction, security products, manufacturing, site installation, project delivery and contract management.