Project Manager Construction

Lord Search & Selection; Luton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in Luton seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of education-focused refurbishment and new build projects. This dynamic role involves leading project teams, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety standards, while offering excellent career progression opportunities within a reputable company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in the education sector.
• Track record managing refurbishment and new build schemes.
• Commercially aware with practical project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full project lifecycle from pre-construction to handover.
• Lead site operations and coordinate project teams.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Cost Control

Quality Control

Safety Compliance

Education

SMSTS certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Project Manager
Projects: Education, Commercial, Refurbishment & New Build

Ridgeway & Co are working with a Luton-based main contractor, in their search for an experienced Project Manager (up to Contracts Manager) to join their close-knit team and lead the delivery of education-focused refurbishment and new build projects across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and North London.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic contractor with a reputation for quality and repeat business, offering genuine career progression and direct reporting to the company Director.

Role Overview

• Oversee full project lifecycle from pre-construction through delivery to handover

• Lead day-to-day site operations and coordinate project teams and subcontractors

• Maintain project programmes, budgets and quality standards

• Report progress, risks and commercial matters directly to the Director

• Act as key point of contact for clients, consultants, site teams and supply chain

• Ensure compliance with health & safety and regulatory standards

• Chair site meetings and manage project documentation

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering education sector projects (schools, academies, colleges or universities)

• Track record managing refurbishment, extensions and/or new build schemes up to 5m+

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Confident working directly with directors and clients

• Commercially aware with a practical understanding of cost, programme and quality control

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver projects safely and to programme

• SMSTS and First Aid (essential)

• Full UK driving licence

If interested, please apply with your latest CV or contact James Bennett on the details provided.