Project Manager

Velocity Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead a £12.5m cladding remediation project on a high-rise building in Manchester. Successful candidates will have strong leadership, planning, and client-facing skills, and must possess relevant qualifications such as SMSTS and CSCS. This role offers a salary up to £65,000 plus a £6,000 car allowance, along with opportunities for long-term progression in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Benefits

Up to £6,000 car allowance

Clear progression opportunities

Supportive, collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within a main contractor environment.
• Background in cladding, façade, recladding, or high‑rise remediation projects.
• Ability to manage complex high‑rise logistics and work in occupied environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of a £12.5m cladding remediation project.
• Develop and manage project programmes, RAMS, and quality plans.
• Drive a strong safety culture on site.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Client-facing skills

Fire safety standards

Building safety regulations

Education

Relevant construction or engineering qualifications

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

Project Manager - High-Rise Cladding Remediation

Location: Manchester

Salary: Up to £65,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance

Project: £12.5m cladding remediation on a high rise block

Role

We are recruiting an experienced Project Manager to lead a major £12.5m cladding remediation project on a high‑rise residential block in Manchester.

Working for an established and reputable main contractor, you will take full responsibility for delivering a complex façade remediation scheme, ensuring compliance with the latest building and fire safety regulations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and technically knowledgeable PM to take ownership of a flagship project with long‑term progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of a £12.5m cladding remediation project on an occupied high‑rise building.
• Manage site teams, specialist cladding subcontractors, and suppliers to keep the project on programme and within budget.
• Develop and manage project programmes, RAMS, quality plans, progress reports, and H&S documentation.
• Ensure full compliance with the Building Safety Act, fire safety standards, and façade remediation requirements.
• Maintain strong communication with residents, client representatives, and key stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with commercial, design, and technical teams to manage variations, costs, and technical challenges.
• Drive a strong safety culture on site and ensure all works meet quality expectations.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within a main contractor environment.
• Background in cladding, façade, recladding, or high‑rise remediation projects is essential.
• Strong understanding of fire safety, building safety regulations, and façade systems.
• Excellent leadership, planning, and client‑facing skills.
• Ability to manage complex high‑rise logistics and work in occupied environments.
• SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid; relevant construction or engineering qualifications preferred.

What's on Offer

• Up to £65,000 salary + £6,000 car allowance
• Chance to lead a major high‑rise remediation scheme with a respected main contractor
• Clear progression opportunities and long‑term pipeline of projects
• Supportive, collaborative working environment