Project Manager

Randstad Construction and Property; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Project Manager for the North East region to oversee civil and building projects. This role will require delivering projects on time and within budget, ensuring quality standards, and fostering strong client relations. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in managing diverse projects and hold relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in civil engineering and building construction.
• Strong understanding of contract forms and procurement routes.
• Willingness to relocate to North East England.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects from inception to completion.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and contractors.
• Manage project budgets and risks efficiently.
• Ensure quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Relevant professional qualification (e.g., APM, RICS, CIOB)

Tools

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager (Civils & Construction)

Location: North East England

About the Role:

A large consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team in the North East. This pivotal role will see you lead the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects across both civil engineering and building construction sectors. You will act as the key client interface, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while fostering strong client relationships across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Project Leadership: Lead and manage complex projects from inception to completion, encompassing feasibility, design, procurement, construction, and handover phases.
• Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain robust relationships with clients, contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration.
• Commercial & Risk Management: Proactively manage project budgets, costs, contractual obligations, and risks, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure financial success and compliance.
• Programme Management: Develop, monitor, and report on project programmes, ensuring critical milestones are met and proactively addressing any deviations.
• Quality & Safety Assurance: Uphold and champion the highest standards of quality, health, safety, and environmental performance across all project activities.

About You:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering a mix of civil engineering and building construction projects.
• Strong understanding of various contract forms (e.g., NEC, JCT) and procurement routes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., APM, RICS, CIOB) or working towards chartership.
• Based in or willing to relocate to the North East of England

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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