project manager

Build Recruitment Limited; South Zeal; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JobsTrackR is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a major housing development on St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly. You will lead delivery of 27 social housing dwellings, managing the programme, resources and subcontractors from initiation to completion.

The role requires strong civil and structural construction experience, a proven track record on residential projects, and solid health & safety practices. Remote or logistically challenging sites are noted, with a 12 days on / 2 days off

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within construction
• Strong civil and structural construction experience
• Experience delivering major residential or construction projects
• Experience managing subcontractors and site teams
• Strong programme and project management skills
• Excellent health & safety awareness

Responsibilities

• Oversee timely delivery of the Carn Thomas Housing Development
• Manage programme, resources and subcontractors from start to finish
• Ensure health and safety compliance on site
• Coordinate earthworks, drainage and infrastructure works
• Lead site teams and maintain stakeholder communication

Skills

Project management

Civil construction

Structural construction

Earthworks

Drainage

Subcontractor management

Site team management

Health & safety

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant construction qualifications

Job description

Project Manager – Isles of Scilly

Location: St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly
Project: Carn Thomas Housing Development
Rotation: 12 days on / 2 days off
Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience

We are currently looking for an experienced Project Manager to join a major housing development on St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly.

The project involves the construction of 27 new social housing dwellings, alongside significant civil and infrastructure works on a steeply sloping site.

The Project

The works include:

• 27 new residential dwellings

• Significant earthworks

• Retaining structures

• Drainage and utilities

• Roads and infrastructure

• External works

• Civil and structural construction

About the Role

As Project Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the project, managing programme, resources, subcontractors and project performance from start to completion.

We are looking for someone with:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within construction
• Strong civil and structural construction experience
• Experience delivering major residential or construction projects
• Strong knowledge of earthworks, drainage, infrastructure and retaining structures
• Experience managing subcontractors and site teams
• Strong programme and project management skills
• Excellent health & safety awareness
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Relevant construction qualifications

Experience working on remote or logistically challenging projects would be highly advantageous.

Due to the location, candidates must be comfortable working away from home on a 12 days on / 2 days off rotation.