Project Manager

Cavendish Professionals; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd is recruiting a Project Manager in Avonmouth, Bristol for a leading UK construction contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects. Start date January 2027; contract or permanent roles available.

You will lead project delivery from inception to completion, develop programmes, and oversee demolition and civils while coordinating teams and supply chains. You will maintain high standards of health, safety, environment and quality, liaise with clients

Qualifications

• Valid Management CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid required.
• Valid Temporary Works Qualification.
• Previous PM on a similar project.
• Experience within the listed construction areas.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Working references essential.
• Strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery from inception to completion.
• Develop and manage construction programmes with milestones.
• Oversee demolition, structural, refurbishment activities.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners.
• Maintain health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, authorities and stakeholders.
• Monitor project costs, variations and commercial performance.
• Identify and mitigate risks with effective solutions.
• Ensure project documentation, reporting and compliance.
• Drive productivity and foster a collaborative site culture.

Skills

CSCS Card

SMSTS

First Aid

Temporary Works

PM Experience

Leadership

Communication

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join one of our well-established clients in Avonmouth, Bristol.

Our client is a leading UK construction and civil engineering contractor with a proven track record of delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure, commercial, residential and transportation projects across the UK and Ireland.

Main Scope of Work: Demolition, Groundworks, Roofing, Civils, etc.

Start Date: January 2027

Contract Type: Contract or Permanent

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the successful delivery of the project from inception through to completion.
• Develop and manage construction programmes, ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Oversee demolition, structural, refurbishment and associated construction activities.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners.
• Maintain the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance.
• Liaise closely with clients, consultants, statutory authorities and key stakeholders.
• Monitor project costs, variations and commercial performance alongside the commercial team.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while implementing effective solutions.
• Ensure project documentation, reporting and compliance requirements are maintained.
• Drive productivity and promote a collaborative site culture.

Skills and Requirements:

• Valid Management CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid
• Valid Temporary Works Qualification
• Previous experience as a Project Manager on a similar project
• Experience within the areas listed above
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Working References - Essential
• Strong work ethic

Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believe that inclusivity begins with the candidate experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief