Project Manager

Spinifex Recruiting; North East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager in the North East of England to oversee infrastructure and construction programs. The candidate will manage project delivery, coordinate site teams, and liaise with stakeholders. A minimum of 5 years' experience in construction project management and trade qualifications are required. Join a mission-driven team focused on community recovery and resilience.

Benefits

Mentoring from experienced leaders

Opportunity to make a real impact

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing construction projects.
• Strong understanding of residential and/or commercial construction.
• Confident communicator with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver disaster recovery and construction programs in regional areas.
• Conduct briefings with government stakeholders and community representatives.
• Develop scopes of work, set KPIs, and monitor delivery outcomes.

Skills

Trade or tertiary qualifications in construction and/or project management

Managing construction projects for 5+ years

Strong understanding of residential and/or commercial construction

Confident communicator

Comfortable in dynamic, fast-paced environments

Job description

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This values-driven organisation works at the intersection of government, construction, and community recovery. National in scope but local in focus, they manage complex, fast-moving programs that restore critical infrastructure and help communities rebuild with confidence after disaster events.

About the Role

With a strong pipeline of ongoing projects, you'll step into a delivery-focused role overseeing the planning and execution of infrastructure and construction programs across NSW. You'll manage scopes of work, coordinate site teams, and liaise closely with government and commercial clients to ensure works are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Reporting to the General Manager (NSW) you'll work across multiple active programs, balancing time on-site with office-based planning and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver disaster recovery and construction programs in regional areas
• Conduct briefings with government stakeholders and community representatives
• Develop scopes of work, set KPIs, and monitor delivery outcomes
• Lead site teams and subcontractors, including pre-starts and coordination
• Work with internal teams to plan, report, and optimise program performance
• Provide input to local councils regarding funding opportunities and program design
• Balance time between on-site delivery and office-based planning/reporting

About You

• Trade or tertiary qualifications in construction and/or project management
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing construction projects
• Strong understanding of residential and/or commercial construction
• Confident communicator with experience engaging with multiple stakeholders with competing priorities
• Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments

Additional Role Requirements

• Open to regular regional travel (including short-notice deployments)
• Based in Newcastle or the Northern Rivers (NSW)

What's on Offer

• Join a mission-led team creating real impact where it's needed most
• Be mentored by experienced leaders who value growth and collaboration
• Help design and deliver programs that support community resilience

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If you're an experienced PM looking for a leadership role with purpose, we'd like to hear from you. Apply now or contact Samantha on 02 6680 9018 for a confidential chat.