Project Manager Construction

Lord Search & Selection; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee high-quality new build and refurbishment projects in the Milton Keynes area. The successful candidate will lead site operations, manage budgets, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within specifications. This role demands strong leadership and communication skills, solid understanding of construction best practices, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in a main contractor environment.
• Strong background in new build or refurbishment projects valued between GBP5m and GBP20m.
• Solid understanding of HSEQ and project management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily site operations and manage site teams.
• Develop and update project programmes and schedules.
• Manage project budgets and ensure compliance with HSEQ standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Education

SMSTS Certification

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

Job description

Project Manager

Ridgeway & Co are working with an established and growing regional main contractor to appoint an experienced Project Manager, delivering high-quality new build and refurbishment schemes in Milton Keynes and the surrounding region.

This contractor has built an excellent reputation for delivering complex projects across the commercial, industrial and residential sectors, with a strong pipeline of secured work and a collaborative, supportive culture.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead daily site operations, managing site teams, subcontractors and direct labour.

• Develop, monitor and update project programmes and schedules.

• Manage project budgets, procurement and cost control.

• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality and environmental standards.

• Liaise with clients, consultants, supply chain and local stakeholders.

• Chair regular site meetings and produce progress reports.

• Deliver projects on time, within budget and to specification.

• Promote a positive, collaborative working culture on site.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within a main contractor environment.

• Strong background delivering new build or refurbishment projects, ideally valued between GBP5m GBP20m.

• Industrial experience highly desirable.

• Excellent leadership, communication and client-facing skills.

• Solid understanding of construction methods, HSEQ and project management best practice.

• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid at Work (essential).

• Full UK driving licence.

Please apply with the latest copy of your CV or contact James Bennett on the details provided.