Project Manager

Construction Resources Limited; Salford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Resources Limited is recruiting for a Senior Site Manager/Project Manager to lead a major high-rise residential development in Salford. You will oversee live-site operations, subcontractors and firestopping works, ensuring safety, quality and programme compliance.

Candidates should have extensive high-rise and live-site experience, strong fire protection knowledge, and proven ability to coordinate multiple teams while delivering on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Proven experience on high-rise residential developments.
• Experience managing live or occupied sites.
• Strong knowledge of firestopping and passive fire protection.
• Understanding of construction compliance and quality assurance.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multiple work packages.
• Strong organisational and programme management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Proactive problem-solving approach.
• Strong health and safety understanding.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery across the development.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors and trades.
• Manage programme, sequencing and resources.
• Coordinate works across multiple floors.
• Monitor progress and flag delays.
• Oversee firestopping and passive fire protection.
• Ensure compliance and documentation.
• Conduct quality inspections and QA records.
• Liaise with client, main contractor and stakeholders.
• Attend progress and coordination meetings.
• Maintain health and safety standards on site.

Skills

High-rise

Live-site experience

Firestopping knowledge

Quality assurance

Program management

Stakeholder management

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Health & safety

Multi-site management

Education

NVQ/HNC/HND/Degree in Construction Management

CSCS Card

SMSTS

First Aid Certification

Job description

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Employment: Permanent

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing specialist construction contractor for an experienced Senior Site Manager / Project Manager to join their team on a major high-rise residential development in Salford.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional with a strong background in high-rise developments, live sites and firestopping/passive fire protection.

The successful candidate will take a senior role in the delivery of the project, overseeing site operations, subcontractors and specialist trades while ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly and to a high standard.

About the Company

Our client is a specialist construction contractor with extensive experience across the UK, delivering works within passive fire protection, firestopping, fire doors, drylining and building safety remediation.

They work across a range of major residential and commercial developments, including complex and high-rise projects. Their expertise is particularly focused around building safety, fire compliance and delivering specialist packages to a high standard.

Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Site Manager / Project Manager to join their team in Salford.

The Role

As Senior Site Manager / Project Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of works across the high-rise development.

You will work closely with the client, main contractor, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure the project is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of works across the development.
• Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors and specialist trades.
• Manage programme, sequencing, labour and resources.
• Coordinate works across multiple floors and work areas.
• Monitor progress against programme and identify any potential delays.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and approved methodologies.
• Oversee firestopping and passive fire protection works, ensuring installations meet the required standards and specifications.
• Ensure all works are fully compliant and appropriately documented.
• Carry out regular quality inspections and monitor workmanship.
• Manage QA documentation, inspections, photographs and completion records.
• Manage snagging and remedial works through to completion.
• Liaise with the main contractor, client, consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Attend progress and coordination meetings.
• Ensure excellent health & safety standards are maintained across the site.
• Coordinate works within a live/occupied environment, ensuring disruption is minimised and appropriate controls are in place.
• Identify and resolve site issues efficiently.
• Provide regular progress updates to senior management.
• About You
• We are looking for an experienced Senior Site Manager, Site Manager, Project Manager or Contracts Manager with a strong construction background.

You should have:

• Proven experience working on high-rise residential developments.
• Experience managing live or occupied sites.
• Strong knowledge of firestopping, passive fire protection and fire compartmentation.
• Good understanding of construction compliance and quality assurance.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multiple work packages.
• Strong organisational and programme management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• A proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong understanding of construction health & safety requirements.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.

Qualifications

The following qualifications would be advantageous:

• SMSTS
• CSCS Black/Gold Card or equivalent
• First Aid
• NVQ/HNC/HND/Degree in Construction Management or a related discipline

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing specialist contractor and take a senior role on a significant high-rise residential project in Salford.

You will have the opportunity to work on a complex project where fire safety, compliance, quality and programme delivery are key priorities.

If you have experience managing high-rise or live construction sites and have a strong understanding of firestopping and building compliance, we would be keen to hear from you.