Project Manager

Randstad CPE; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager specializing in healthcare, education, or industrial projects valued at £10m - £20m. This role offers full autonomy in project delivery from start to completion and is ideal for candidates available for either long-term contracts or permanent positions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager on projects valued between £10m - £20m.
• Demonstrable experience as the No.1 on-site.
• Exceptional client-facing skills and strong leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of project delivery.
• Develop and update comprehensive project programs.
• Oversee all on-site operations, including health and safety.

Skills

Project delivery

Client management

Risk mitigation

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Construction-related qualification

Job description

Project Manager - New Build Healthcare, Education, Industrial Experience (No.1 On-site)

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for your next challenge? We're partnered with a Tier 2 main contractor seeking a driven individuals that have previously led and delivered healthcare, education or industrial projects ranging from £10m - £20m in value.

As the No.1 on-site, you'll have full autonomy and responsibility for successful project delivery from start to completion. We're open to candidates seeking either long-term contract or permanent employment. While we're keen for someone to start as soon as possible, the client is happy to consider candidates with a 1 month notice period.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage all aspects of project delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Develop, monitor, and update comprehensive project programs, ensuring critical path activities are maintained and communicated effectively to all stakeholders.

Regularly review and report on project progress against the program, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions.

Act as the primary point of contact for the client, fostering strong working relationships and ensuring their expectations are met and exceeded.

Chair client meetings, presenting progress reports, addressing concerns, and proactively managing variations or changes to the project scope.

Oversee all on-site operations, including health and safety, quality control, and progress reporting.

Effectively manage project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Proactively identify and mitigate risks.

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Project Manager on projects valued between £10m - £20m.

Previously worked on projects in the healthcare, education, or industrial sectors

Demonstrable experience as the No.1 on-site.

Exceptional client-facing skills with a proven ability to build rapport and manage expectations.

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

A relevant construction-related qualification is preferred.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Job Info

Job Title:

Project Manager

Company:

Location:

Luton, Bedfordshire

Posted:

Jul 31st 2025

Closes:

Aug 31st 2025

Sector:

Construction

Contract:

Contract

Hours:

Full Time

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