Project Manager

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK); Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A contract recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a new build project near Bury St Edmunds, valued at c£7m. The role involves overseeing the project from tender to completion, leading site delivery teams, and ensuring high-quality standards. Candidates should possess a degree in Civil Engineering or a comparable qualification, along with strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills. The position offers a salary of c£60k-£70k, plus benefits including a competitive package and a potential car allowance.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Bonus

Qualifications

• Must have experience in leading project teams.
• Ability to manage project planning and design.
• Experience with a Top 100 Main Contractor is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee one project as the site based lead.
• Work closely with the pre-construction team.
• Lead site delivery teams to ensure project completion.
• Manage project planning and design on an ongoing basis.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Project delivery on time and quality

Health and Safety standards

Client-facing experience

Management of staff

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

CSCS Card

SMSTS

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1317

Location: Suffolk

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£60k-£70k basic plus competitive package inc car or allowance, pension, bonus etc.

Company & Project: A privately owned contractor operating across multiple sectors including Commercial, Education, Higher Education, Mixed-Use and Healthcare are seeking to recruit an experienced Project Manager to join their team working on a new build project near Bury St Edmunds value at c£7m.

Projects in the companies pipeline of work for 2026 include New Build, Fit-Out and Extension projects valued between c£2m-£15m working with repeat clients across Suffolk.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will take responsibility for overseeing one project as the site based lead. You will be initially working closely with the pre-construction team to take management of the project through from tender and award stage, leading the site delivery teams throughout the project to oversee it to completion.

The successful candidate will have an active role in the management of the planning and design on the project on an ongoing basis.

You will need to be an excellent communicator, with a track record for successfully delivering projects on time, to a high quality and promoting excellent standards of Health and Safety.

Desirable Experience

• Previously held a Project Manager role with recognised Top 100 Main Contractor.
• Previous experience leading projects valued between £2m-£15m would be advantageous.
• Exceptional client facing and management skills, experience in leading teams of c15 staff.
• Ideally from a Site Management or Engineering background.
• Previous Roles: Contracts Manager OR Project Manager OR Senior Project Manager OR Senior Site Manager.

Qualifications & Skills

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or comparable qualification.

CSCS Card, SMSTS

Application Process

If you would like more information on this Project Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.