Project Manager

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited has a vacancy for an experienced Project Manager to join a main contractor operating across sectors. The role covers sites in Suffolk and Essex, with a start on site in early 2027, reporting to the construction management team and coordinating pre-construction activities.

You will oversee one technically complex project, lead delivery teams, and uphold high standards of quality and Health & Safety while ensuring milestones are met.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or NVQ or trade background or comparable qualification
• CSCS Card

Responsibilities

• Oversee one technically complex project from pre-construction to completion.
• Lead site delivery teams and ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
• Promote high standards of Health and Safety on site.

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or NVQ or trade background or comparable qualification

CSCS Card

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1473

Location: Suffolk & Essex (First project in Essex)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£70k-£75k basic plus competitive package inc car allowance, pension, performance bonus etc.

Company & Project: A successful main contractor operating across multiple sectors including: Commercial, Education, Higher Education, Residential, Mixed-Use and Healthcare are seeking to recruit an experienced an effective Project Manager to complement their Construction Management team, predominantly covering sites in Suffolk and Essex.

Our client has an established reputation in the regional main contracting market and the new opportunity is due to successful project wins starting on site in 2027 in Essex. The company prides itself on the success of its employees, many of which have been with the company for many years.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will take responsibility for overseeing one technically complex project. You will be working closely with the pre-construction team to take management of the project ahead of starting on site in early 2027, leading the site delivery teams throughout the project to oversee the project to completion.

You will be need to be an excellent communicator, with experience 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 a Main Contractor.
• Previous experience leading projects c£5m+.
• Good client facing and management skills, experience in leading teams of c15 staff.
• Project portfolio to include at least one of the following sectors: Education, Healthcare, Blue Light or Commercial.
• Previous Roles: Senior Site Manager OR Contracts Manager OR Project Manager OR Senior Project Manager OR Site Manager.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or NVQ or trade background or comparable qualification.
• CSCS Card