Project Manager

Construction, Property and Engineering; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a significant high-rise accommodation project in Sunderland. You will be responsible for delivering the project on time and within budget while ensuring high-quality standards and compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a proven record in similar projects and hold relevant qualifications. This is a temp-to-perm role offering £320 - £350 per day.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager on high-rise residential/accommodation projects.
• Relevant qualification in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• Hold necessary certifications like SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead all aspects of the high-rise construction project.
• Develop, maintain, and drive the project programme and schedule.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, clients, and authorities.
• Manage project finances, monitor costs, and handle variations.
• Champion health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Implement quality control procedures.
• Manage on-site teams and specialist contractors.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Control

Stakeholder Management

HSE Compliance

Quality Assurance

Education

Qualification in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Temporary Works

Job description

Project Manager

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in high-rise residential or accommodation schemes?

You will be responsible for the successful delivery of a significant high-rise accommodation scheme in Sunderland, overseeing the project from the current stage through to completion.

Start Date: January / February 2026

Contract Rate: £320 - £350 per day (CIS), dependent on experience.

Contract type: Temp to perm

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Managing and leading all aspects of the high-rise construction project, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Programme Management: Developing, maintaining, and driving the project programme and schedule.
• Stakeholder Management: Coordinating and communicating effectively with architects, engineers, subcontractors, clients, and local authorities.
• Budget Control: Managing project finances, monitoring costs, handling variations, and ensuring strict adherence to the budget.
• HSE Compliance: Championing health, safety, and environmental excellence, ensuring strict compliance with all regulations and standards, particularly for high-rise buildings.
• Quality Assurance: Implementing and overseeing quality control procedures to ensure a high-quality finished product.
• Team Oversight: Managing on-site teams and specialist contractors.

Requirements:

• Experience as a Project Manager on high-rise residential/accommodation construction projects (e.g., apartments, student accommodation).
• Qualifications: A relevant qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid and Temporary Works.

Interested? Send your CV to Rhianna in the Newcastle Office.

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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