Project Manager

Cavendish Professionals; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Professionals currently seeks a Project Manager to lead a major construction contract in Avonmouth, Bristol. The role covers demolition, groundworks, roofing and civils, with start in January 2027 and either contract or permanent status.

You will manage project delivery from inception to completion, supervise site teams and subcontractors, and ensure health, safety, quality and environmental standards are consistently applied across the works.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager on a similar project.
• Valid CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid certifications.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery from inception to completion.
• Develop and manage construction programmes with milestones.
• Oversee demolition, structural, refurbishment and related construction activities.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Maintain health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, authorities and stakeholders.
• Monitor project costs, variations and commercial performance.
• Identify and mitigate risks with solutions.
• Ensure project documentation and reporting compliance.
• Drive productivity and promote a collaborative site culture.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Health and safety awareness

Education

CSCS

SMSTS

First Aid

Temporary Works Qualification

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join one of our well-established clients in Avonmouth, Bristol.

Our client is a leading UK construction and civil engineering contractor with a proven track record of delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure, commercial, residential and transportation projects across the UK and Ireland.

Main Scope of Work: Demolition, Groundworks, Roofing, Civils, etc.

Start Date: January 2027
Contract Type: Contract or Permanent

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the successful delivery of the project from inception through to completion.
• Develop and manage construction programmes, ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Oversee demolition, structural, refurbishment and associated construction activities.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners.
• Maintain the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance.
• Liaise closely with clients, consultants, statutory authorities and key stakeholders.
• Monitor project costs, variations and commercial performance alongside the commercial team.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while implementing effective solutions.
• Ensure project documentation, reporting and compliance requirements are maintained.
• Drive productivity and promote a collaborative site culture.

Skills and Requirements:

• Valid Management CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid
• Valid Temporary Works Qualification
• Previous experience as a Project Manager on a similar project
• Experience within the areas listed above
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Working References - Essential
• Strong work ethic

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.