Project Manager - Construction

PACE Recruitment; Harlow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm in Harlow is seeking a proactive Project Manager to oversee various projects across London and the South East. Candidates should have experience with small-to-medium sized contracting and should excel in fast-paced environments. Key responsibilities include managing project delivery, supporting site managers, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead commercial and educational refurbishments, fit‑outs, and new builds while fostering client relationships.

Qualifications

• Proactive and organised Project Manager.
• Experience in small-to-medium sized contracting.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of project programmes, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Oversee and support Site Managers to maintain safety and quality.
• Act as primary client representative, building relationships.
• Prepare and manage variations and valuations.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers efficiently.
• Lead progress meetings and provide reporting on projects.
• Work independently to resolve issues and drive progress.
• Support tender processes and planning activities when needed.

Job description

Project Manager - SME Main Contractor

Harlow (Office-Based) | Projects Across London & South East

Project Values: £250k - £2m | Commercial & Education Refurbishments, Fit‑Outs & New Builds

An established SME main contractor is seeking a proactive Project Manager to oversee multiple projects from inception to completion. Working across commercial and educational refurbishments, fit‑outs and small new builds, the Project Manager will take full ownership of programme delivery while providing strong leadership on each scheme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Takes full ownership of project programmes, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to specification.
• Oversees and supports Site Managers, maintaining high standards of safety, quality and productivity.
• Acts as the primary client‑facing representative, building and maintaining positive relationships.
• Prepares and manages variations, valuations and associated documentation.
• Ensures full compliance with Health & Safety regulations and company procedures.
• Coordinates subcontractors, suppliers and design information efficiently.
• Leads progress meetings and provides accurate reporting on programme, cost, risk and resources.
• Works independently, using initiative to resolve issues and drive project progress.
• Supports tender processes, method statements and planning activities when required.

This opportunity suits an organised, confident Project Manager experienced in small‑to‑medium sized contracting who thrives in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment.