Project Manager

BENNETT CONSTRUCTION; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Surrey is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver projects on time and within budget. The role involves liaising with clients, managing subcontractors, and improving operational efficiency. Candidates should have a degree and at least 5 years of project management experience, especially in high density residential or commercial projects. Strong communication skills and technical competence are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience at Project Manager level.
• Experience in delivering high density residential or commercial projects.
• Proven track record in construction planning.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project is completed on time and within budget.
• Liaise with clients and manage project staff.
• Co-ordinate with subcontractors and improve operations.

Skills

Analysing and interpreting contractual documents

Commercial awareness and cost control

Leadership and directing project teams

Oral and written communication

Education

Degree qualification

Tools

MS Office

MS Project/Powerproject

Job description

The Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to successfully deliver a project in Surrey to the highest quality, on time, within budget and implemented within the required safety, quality, and environmental parameters.

This role will report directly to the Construction Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibility for ensuring the project is completed on time, within budget and to the highest quality and safety standards.
• Key liaison between Bennett Construction and our Client, ensuring our Client is regularly updated.
• Instruct, coach and direct the project staff with respect to construction, contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Effective management and co-ordination of subcontractors and ensure all personnel on site conduct their duties to the highest standards.
• Manage day to day operational duties.
• Continually improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, analyse results and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Build, grow and develop business relationships for the success of the project
• Provide feedback and record information from the project for ‘lessons learnt seminars’ and for continuous staff development.

You will need

• Degree qualification with a minimum of 5 years’ experience at Project Manager level.
• Proven experience in successfully delivering high density residential or commercial projects.
• Excellent ability to analyse and interpret contractual documents.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost control ability with a proven track record in the area of construction planning.
• Technical competence with the ability to set and track project milestones and deliverables.
• Extensive experience in leading and directing project teams and effectively managing sub-contractors.
• Superior oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough knowledge of computer and database applications, e.g., MS Office, including ability to use programming software – e.g., MS Project/Powerproject etc.

Bennett Construction is an equal opportunities employer.

Working within Bennett’s brings a good degree of autonomy, allowing yourself to mature professionally, however there is a full support network of highly qualified professionals and industry leading individuals to gain advice from.