Project Manager

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK); Tetford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

East Anglian Main Contractor seeks a Project Manager to lead a single site project in Norfolk, coordinating with preconstruction and delivery teams. The role requires strong client-facing skills and a track record of delivering projects to time, budget and quality targets.

You will work with a Contracts Manager on planning and design, ensuring rigorous Health & Safety compliance and clear communication across stakeholders. Salary circa £70k-£75k plus competitive package.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management
• CSCS Card and SMSTS certifications

Responsibilities

• Oversee one project as site-based lead from preconstruction to delivery.
• Work with Contracts Manager on planning and design.
• Communicate effectively to deliver on time, high quality and with strong HSE standards.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client facing

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management

Tools

CSCS Card

SMSTS

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1345

Location: Norfolk (most sites within c1hr of Thetford)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£70k-£75k basic plus competitive package inc car allowance, pension, performance bonus etc.

Company & Project: An established East Anglian Main Contractor operating across multiple sectors including: Commercial, Education, Higher Education, Mixed-Use and Industrial are expanding their operational team in the local area with a new Project Manager.

The business is a forward thinking and progressive environment, adopting various construction software including Procore to bridge the gap between preconstruction and the site delivery team. The successful candidate should be confident with IT and learning new software. Projects in the companies pipeline of work for 2026/2027 include New Build, Fit-Out and Extension projects valued between c£5m-£15m working with repeat clients across East Anglia.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will take responsibility for overseeing one project as the site based lead. You will be initially working closely with the pre-construction team to take management of the project and lead the site delivery teams throughout the project to oversee it to completion.

The successful candidate will have an active role working with a Contracts Manager in the management of the planning and design on the project on an ongoing basis.

You will need to be an excellent communicator, with a track record for successfully delivering projects on time, to a high quality and promoting excellent standards of Health and Safety.

Desirable Experience

• Previously held a Project Manager role with a regional main contractor or national main contractor.
• Previous experience leading projects valued between £2m-£15m would be advantageous.
• Exceptional client facing and management skills, experience in leading teams of c15 staff.
• Previous Roles: Project Manager OR Senior Project Manager OR Senior Site Manager OR Construction Manager.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management
• CSCS Card, SMSTS