Project Manager Construction

Avocet recruitment ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a highly motivated Site Project Manager to oversee major new build leisure centre projects valued up to £50 million. Responsibilities include managing site managers, ensuring compliance with health and safety, and coordinating design and subcontractor activities. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Opportunities for professional growth and development

A supportive and collaborative work environment

Exposure to diverse and challenging projects

Commitment to employee well-being and continuous improvement

Excellent supply chain relations

Bonus plus living away bonus

Good pipeline of work on major leisure centres

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within the construction or building solutions industry.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Assist site managers in adhering to Health and Safety standards.
• Directly manage Site Managers while upholding core values.
• Manage planning permissions and discharge conditions.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Job description

Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Site Project Manager to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful implementation and delivery of projects. Reporting to the Head of Construction, you will primarily be based on–site, with the flexibility to adapt to project requirements. You will lead client, design and supply chain engagement on major new build leisure centre projects. Valued from 10–50m

Responsibilities

Assist site managers in adhering to Health and Safety standards.

Keep all documentation, including toolbox talks, up to date with a focus on mental health.

Directly manage Site Managers while upholding core values.

Foster productivity and morale through regular feedback and support.

Oversee design development and coordination of subcontractor packages.

Coordinate with statutory authorities to secure certifications for project handover.

Develop and update construction and short–term programmes to meet project timelines.

Highlight long lead items and coordinate procurement schedules with the commercial team.

Chair regular progress, M&E coordination, and project delivery team meetings.

Manage planning permissions, building control trackers, and planning condition discharges.

Prepare and issue RFIs, manage change orders, and oversee quality control measures.

Ensure all requisite consents, commissioning programmes, and O&M manuals are completed before handover.

Address deficiencies in workmanship or resourcing with sub–contractors.

Assist site managers in planning labour resources and procuring materials to meet project specifications and timelines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within the construction or building solutions industry.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver projects on time and within budget.

Collaborate with site managers, sub–contractors, and the wider project team.

Monitor project progress and address any issues proactively.

Provide regular updates to the Head of Construction and other stakeholders.

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging projects.
• Commitment to employee well–being and continuous improvement.
• Excellent supply chain relations
• Bonus plus also living away bonus
• Good pipeline of work on major leisure centres

If you are a results–driven professional with a passion for delivering high–quality projects, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Join us and play a key role in shaping the success of our projects and team.