Project Manager

Brandon James Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected global real estate consultancy in Derby seeks a motivated Project Manager to oversee key projects in the manufacturing sector. This hands-on role involves managing full project lifecycles while ensuring compliance with regulations and driving stakeholder engagement. The position offers competitive salary and career development opportunities within a major consultancy.

Benefits

Career development

Exposure to high-profile clients

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in UK construction or manufacturing.
• Knowledgeable in UK H&S and CDM 2015 regulations.
• Familiarity with BIM and Agile delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of multiple site-based projects from conception to completion.
• Ensure compliance with UK building regulations and timelines.
• Lead client reporting and project meetings.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Innovation

Sustainable design

Education

PRINCE2 Practitioner

RICS accreditation

APM

Tools

Project delivery software

Reporting tools

Job description

A respected and forward-thinking global real estate consultancy based in Derby is seeking a motivated Project Manager to support the delivery of key works for a major UK client in the manufacturing sector.

The Project Manager will join a collaborative site-based team in Raynesway, taking ownership of both Notifiable and Non-notifiable projects under CDM 2015 regulations. This is a career-defining opportunity for an ambitious Project Manager to manage full project lifecycles, drive stakeholder engagement, and implement best practices. The successful Project Manager will also help lead innovation and support the roll-out of sustainable solutions across a varied and technical portfolio.

The Project Manager’s role

The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of multiple site-based projects from conception to completion, ensuring each scheme meets regulatory standards, timelines, and budget expectations. This is a hands-on role involving both strategic oversight and day-to-day coordination across stakeholders and contractors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing detailed project programmes and managing budgets

• Coordinating site teams and promoting best practice delivery

• Ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 and UK building regulations

• Leading client reporting and project meetings

• Managing risk mitigation and quality assurance

• Encouraging innovation and sustainable design (BREEAM, BIM)

The Project Manager

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within UK construction, M&E, or manufacturing

• Knowledge of UK H&S and CDM 2015 regulations

• PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM, or RICS accreditation preferred

• Familiarity with project delivery software and reporting tools

• Desirable: SMSTS, NEBOSH General or Construction, BIM, Agile delivery

In Return?

• £40,000 – £55,000

• Career development within a major international consultancy

• Exposure to high-profile client work and technical projects

• Long-term support and progression opportunities

If you are a Project Manager considering your career opportunities, then please contact Alex Ridgeway at Brandon James.

01628 367033

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