Project Manager (1)

Argee Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in City Of London is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple residential sites. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of site management experience, a clear understanding of construction drawings, and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary package, including car allowance and bonuses. Responsibilities include coordinating works, maintaining safety standards, and assisting in contractor selection.

Benefits

Car allowance

15% bonus

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of Residential site managerial experience working for a small/medium sized developer.
• Clear understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Good written and oral communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate works on various sites with Construction Director and Site Managers.
• Maintain project delivery targets and ensure safety standards.
• Assist in screening of sub-contractors.

Skills

Residential site managerial experience

Understanding of construction drawings

Good communication skills

IT knowledge for site management

Education

Construction Management or Project Management qualification

Job description

Argee Recruit provides a high quality construction focused service, caring for the requirements of employers and job seekers in Civil Engineering, Building and Commercial disciplines in the professional, technical and supervisory areas of the construction industry.

Over 30 years of Construction Industry experience is available for your benefit. Gained in project and site based conditions, strengthened by recruitment industry skills secured through the provision of permanent, contract or freelance staff to schemes that range from internationally renowned developments to regional and local projects. This experience means we are able to confidently handle your career and staffing requirements for long or short term assignments.
Permanent and contract or freelance positions are available in these categories:

• Contracts and Project Managers
• Commercial Managers, Estimators and Quantity Surveyors at all levels
• Construction Managers, Site Managers, Site Agents and Foremen
• Project and Senior Engineers
• Civil, Setting Out, Site and Trainee Engineers
• Structural Engineers and Technicians
• Temporary works coordinators and Design professionals
• Health, Safety and Environmental staff

Job Search

Based in: South East London & North West Kent

Package: Car allowance; fuel; 15% bonus; 25 days holiday

Project Manager. Moving up to Contracts Manager. Working with the Construction Director and taking on day-to-day responsibility for 2-3 live residential sites. Expanding Residential developer with projects in S/E London & N/W Kent. Projects to £50m. Private and HA build. £80-85k PAYE neg. + car allowance, fuel, bonus to 15%, 25 days holiday. The role will suit someone who is keen to develop and progress their career.

The Company is an established Builder / Developer trading for over 30 years. Developments include private housing schemes and projects with recognised Housing Associations. The brownfield sites are often a mix of houses and apartments. The apartment buildings range from 3-4 floors to taller schemes of 12 floors plus.

Project Manager. A practical site-based background working as a Site or Project Manager. This role is for someone who is seeking progress into senior management. You will have a minimum of 5-7 years practical site managerial experience in your previous roles. A Construction Management or Project Management qualification would be an advantage. Ongoing employment with a small to medium sized residential builder would be preferred. Would suit a Site / Project Manager who wants to move into a role taking in the overview on a number of sites.

Project Manager Role will include:

• Working with the Construction director and Site Managers to help programme and co-ordinate works on the various sites.
• Working with private clients, Local Authorities and Housing Associations.
• Maintaining project delivery targets.
• Assisting in the selection and screening of sub-contractors.
• Ensuring that the developments are run safely and securely.
• Maintaining a professional approach at all times.

Your Background will ideally include:

• 5-7 years Residential site managerial experience working for a small / medium sized developer / builder.
• Clear understanding of construction drawings, specifications and method statements.
• Relevant Construction certificates and qualifications.
• Long continuous periods of employment with a contractor.
• Good written and oral communication.
• A good understanding of IT and its use in site management.
• Experience in running HA and private build projects.
• Previous experience in running sites of 40 plus units.

The Projects. Commencing with demolition and site clearance, taking the schemes through to completion and handover. Traditional build experience is essential, whilst timber frame and RC frame experience would be of value. Many of the brownfield sites are in residential areas, so the usual restrictions apply.

You must be able to read and understand Engineers drawings also be able to programme, plan and co-ordinate the various trades and sub-contractors, whilst planning ahead to organise and organise subbies, plant, labour and materials in time. Strong written and oral communication skills are needed, with IT reporting standard practice on all the sites.

Your background will clearly demonstrate long periods of continuous permanent employment with the same employer. You will probably need at least 6-7 years experience in Site Management to be able to successfully run projects that this company work on. References will be required and will be followed up