Project Manager

APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Technical Recruitment are working with an award winning Tier 1 Main Contractor to recruit a talented and experienced Project Manager to join a unique 100m Design and Build Healthcare project in Bedfordshire.

With a busy project pipeline, the successful candidate will work closely with the Project Director on site to deliver this flagship Healthcare project, and will have experience delivering large schemes for Top 100 Main Contractors across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering £10m+ projects as Number 1 Project Manager for a Top 100 Main Contractor.
• Proven track record delivering Design & Build healthcare schemes.
• Strong knowledge of pre-construction, contract management and client liaison.

Responsibilities

• Manage all project management functions from planning, design and financial control to construction delivery.
• Work with the Project Director on site to deliver the flagship healthcare project.
• Lead on-site teams of 20+ personnel and manage client relations.

Skills

Client facing

People management

H&S compliance

On-site delivery

Contract management

Education

Degree or NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref:

Location: Bedfordshire (project located near Bedford) with future project and office travel possible across Hertfordshire or Cambridgeshire.

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c 80k- 90k (DOE) + competitive benefits package inc car allowance, healthcare and pension.

Company & Project: Apple Technical Recruitment are working with an award winning Tier 1 Main Contractor to recruit a talented and experienced Project Manager to join a unique 100m Design and Build Healthcare project in Bedfordshire.

With a busy project pipeline and healthy order book for the remainder of 2026 and into 2027, the business are seeking to recruit a Project Manager with a track record of delivering projects for Main Contractors. The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Director on site to deliver this flagship Healthcare project.

Our client is a well respected employer who have a number of projects valued at c 50m+ on site and starting on site in early 2027 across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and the surrounding counties.

The company is recognised for supporting their employees, with both internal promotion/career development, alongside advocating employee ideas and innovations.

Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing all project management functions for the project, from planning, design and financial management, through to practical construction delivery of the project.

Previous experience in managing projects 10m+ as Number 1 Project Manager for a Top 100 Main contractor is essential, along with a strong working knowledge of both pre-construction project management, contract management, H&S, and exceptional client facing skills.

Our client is looking for a candidate with a stable career history working for Top 100 Main Contractors on projects from concept to completion and with experience of managing teams on site of 20+.

Desirable Experience:

• Previously held Project Manager roles with recognised Top 100 Main Contractors.
• Experienced in delivering Construction projects within any of the following sectors would be advantageous Commercial, MOD/Defence, Education, Science or Mixed-Use sectors.
• Ideally from a Site Management or Engineering background, including a valid CSCS Card and ideally NVQ Level 6 or BSc qualification in a construction related field.
• Good client facing and people management skills.
• Previous Roles: Senior Project Manager OR Project Manager OR Construction Manager OR Project Director OR Contracts Manager.

Qualifications & Skills: Degree or NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management or comparable qualification

CSCS Card MCIOB status would be advantageous.