Project Manager

Rogers McHugh; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogers McHugh is seeking an experienced Site-Based Project Manager to oversee a 10-week hotel refurbishment project starting 21 September 2026. The role focuses on external repair and remedial works, including concrete elements and façade, with overall day-to-day management on site.

You will ensure safe, efficient delivery to a high standard and within the programme, coordinating subcontractors, reporting progress and risks, and maintaining site records while liaising with clients and

Qualifications

• Experience managing site-based projects in construction.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety requirements and site procedures.
• Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and subcontractors.
• Proven organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project on a day-to-day basis from site.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors and site operatives.
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and agreed standards.
• Manage the short-term programme and ensure key milestones are achieved.
• Coordinate labour, materials, plant and access requirements.
• Monitor workmanship, quality and progress.
• Liaise with the client, consultants, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve site issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports and project documentation.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with relevant health & safety requirements and site procedures.
• Monitor project costs and minimise unnecessary delays or disruption.
• Attend and lead site meetings as required.
• Provide regular updates on progress, risks and any issues affecting the programme.

Skills

Project management

Site management

Coordination

Communication

Independent working

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid at Work

Health & Safety certification

Job description

Site-Based Project Manager – Hotel External Works

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Site-Based Project Manager to oversee a 10-week hotel refurbishment project, commencing 21 September 2026.

The project will focus predominantly on external repair and remedial works, including works to concrete elements and the hotel façade. The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the project, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, to a high standard and within the agreed programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the project on a day-to-day basis from site.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors and site operatives.
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and agreed standards.
• Manage the short-term programme and ensure key milestones are achieved.
• Coordinate labour, materials, plant and access requirements.
• Monitor workmanship, quality and progress.
• Liaise with the client, consultants, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve site issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports and project documentation.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with relevant health & safety requirements and site procedures.
• Monitor project costs and minimise unnecessary delays or disruption.
• Attend and lead site meetings as required.
• Provide regular updates on progress, risks and any issues affecting the programme.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager / Site Manager within construction.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and site management.
• Experience working on live commercial or hospitality projects would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and coordinate multiple workstreams.
• Good understanding of health & safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the project.
• Relevant construction qualifications, such as SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid at Work and appropriate site safety certification..