Project Manager Construction

Curve Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Curve Recruitment in Cambridge is actively seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee refurbishment and fit-out schemes across Cambridge and East Anglia. You will lead projects from pre-construction through to handover, ensuring safety, programme adherence and budget targets are met.

The ideal candidate will bring strong construction knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage subcontractors and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering refurbishment and fit-out projects.
• Strong understanding of programme, delivery and cost control.
• Ability to manage subcontractors, site teams and client relationships.
• Reading drawings and technical information is essential.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from pre-construction to handover.
• Deliver projects safely, on programme and within budget.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors and consultants.
• Maintain relationships with clients and act as main contact.
• Monitor programme, cost, procurement and risk.
• Manage variations, valuations and final accounts.
• Ensure Health & Safety, CDM and quality compliance.
• Provide reporting on progress, commercial performance.
• Support tendering and continuous improvement where required.

Skills

Project management

Construction knowledge

Client liaison

Budget control

Safety standards

Education

Construction qualification

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Project Manager

£50,000 - £55,000 + package

Cambridge

Curve recruitment are pleased to be working with a highly respected main contractor specialising in refurbishment and fit-out schemes across Cambridge and East Anglia as a whole. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, well-run schemes for a loyal client base. Due to continued growth and a healthy pipeline of secured work, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple projects and play a key role in the next phase of their development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager who is looking to join a contractor with a great pipeline of work and a clear identity in the market.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality
• Lead site teams, subcontractors and consultants throughout the project
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and act as the main point of contact
• Monitor programme, cost, procurement and project risk
• Manage variations, valuations and support final account delivery
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, CDM and quality procedures
• Provide clear reporting on project progress, commercial performance and key issues
• Support tendering, estimating and continuous improvement where required

About You

• Comfortable delivering refurbishment, fit-out, commercial or design & build projects
• Strong understanding of construction processes, programme and project delivery
• Confident managing subcontractors, site teams and client relationships
• Commercially aware and comfortable dealing with variations, costs and project reporting
• Able to read and understand drawings, specifications and technical information
• Organised, practical and able to deal with problems as they arise
• Strong communicator who works well with clients, consultants and internal teams
• Construction qualification preferred, although strong relevant experience will also be considered
• SMSTS or SSSTS and First Aid advantageous
• Temporary Works Coordinator would be advantageous
• Full UK driving licence