Project Manager

Precision Recruitment Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional main contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a new-build care home project in Cheshire/South Manchester. The successful candidate will oversee site operations, managing subcontractors and ensuring health and safety compliance. A proven track record in complex projects, particularly in the care sector, is essential. Competitive salary offered between £70,000 - £75,000 plus car allowance and benefits.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Bonus potential

Career progression

Long-term local project

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering complex new-build projects.
• Experience with care, residential, or healthcare sectors.
• Comfortable taking responsibility from pre-construction to handover.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all on-site activity and workforce.
• Managing subcontractor performance and quality control.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.
• Monitoring progress and maintaining programme milestones.
• Communicating with internal teams and client-side representatives.

Skills

SMSTS

First Aid

CSCS

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Construction software proficiency

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager
Sector: Main Contractor
Salary: GBP70,000 to GBP75,000 + GBP5,500 - GBP6,500 Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits Package
Location: Cheshire / South of Manchester
Start Date: Late August / Early September

The Company
We are representing a well-established regional main contractor with a turnover exceeding GBP60M. Known for their consistent growth and high-quality project delivery across commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and leisure sectors, our client is now seeking an experienced Project Manager for a major new development.
Due to geographical considerations for the upcoming project, they are particularly interested in candidates based south of Manchester, ideally local to the Cheshire or south Manchester area.

The Role
This is a key appointment for a new-build care home project scheduled to commence in September 2025. The project will run for approximately 80+ weeks, with a construction value of GBP12M-GBP13M. The successful candidate would ideally join the business by late August.

• Steel frame superstructure.
• Metsec framing system.
• Flat roof construction.
• High-specification internal fit-out and external works.

As the Project Manager, you will take full ownership of day-to-day site operations from start to completion. You will be fully supported by a Contracts Manager and lead a well-supported on-site team including a Site Manager, and Site Engineer.

Key responsibilities:

• Overseeing all on-site activity and workforce.
• Managing subcontractor performance and quality control.
• Manage programme of works, Procurement schedules, supported by commercial lead.
• Ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Monitoring progress and maintaining programme milestones.
• Communicating with internal teams and client-side representatives.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.
• Coordinating logistics and deliveries to maintain site efficiency.
• Chairing regular progress meetings and producing detailed site reports.
• Managing site documentation and ensuring compliance with QA procedures.
• Liaising with external consultants, inspectors and local authorities as required.

About You
To succeed in this role, you will need a proven track record of delivering complex new-build projects, ideally within the care, residential or healthcare sectors. You must be comfortable taking responsibility from pre-construction through to handover.

• SMSTS, First Aid, CSCS.
• Experience delivering new-build steel frame schemes from inception to completion.
• Stable employment history with reputable main contractors.
• Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in construction software and IT systems.

Apply & Rewards

• Competitive salary of GBP70,000 - GBP75,000
• Car allowance of GBP5,500 - GBP6,500
• Pension scheme, private healthcare, and bonus potential
• Career progression within a stable and growing contractor
• A long-term local project with no need for extensive travel

To learn more, contact Carl Bennion on (phone number removed) between 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM for a confidential conversation, or click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV.

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