Project Manager - Construction Management

Brackenberry; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority contractor is seeking a Project Manager in Tower Hamlets to manage building fabric projects over a 9-month contract, likely to be extended. Responsibilities include overseeing project delivery, ensuring compliance with regulations, and minimizing disruption in operational buildings. The ideal candidate holds an HNC/HND or degree in a relevant field, has strong experience in construction project management, and is available to start immediately. Competitive rate offered.

Qualifications

• Professional membership (e.g., MCIOB, MRICS, MICE) or equivalent experience required.
• Proven experience in delivering construction projects in operational environments.
• Strong background in roofing, windows, structural repairs, and compliance upgrades.
• Experience in managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Extensive experience in preparing specifications and tender documentation.
• Contract administration experience using relevant contract forms.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of building fabric projects.
• Coordinate works to minimize disruption in operational buildings.
• Ensure projects meet statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance and resolve issues promptly.

Skills

Construction project management

Building fabric works

Stakeholder management

Compliance with CDM and building regulations

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Building Surveying, Construction Management

P407 Advanced Proficiency in Managing Asbestos

Tools

JCT contract

MTC and Schedule of Rates

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Tower Hamlets to assist with the appointment of a Project Manager - Construction Management, on a 9-month contract, highly likely to be extended at client’s discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £324 Umbrella perDay

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of building fabric projects including feasibility, surveys, design development, procurement, construction and handover.
• Work with internal services (Education, Leisure, Corporate Property) to scope and prioritise works.
• Ensure buildings remain open and operational by coordinating works to minimise disruption to staff, students, and the public.
• Ensure all projects meet statutory and regulatory requirements including Building Regulations, Fire Safety, CDM, Asbestos Management, and corporate property standards.
• Monitor contractor performance and resolve issues promptly when works do not meet required standards.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Building Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Qualified to P407 Advanced Proficiency qualification in Managing Asbestos

Requirements

• Professional membership (e.g., MCIOB, MRICS, MICE) or ability to demonstrate equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience delivering construction projects within operational environments (public buildings, educational facilities, leisure centres or commercial assets).
• Strong background in building fabric works such as roofing, windows, doors, structural repairs, internal refurbishments, and compliance-driven upgrades.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects from inception to completion.
• Extensive experience preparing specifications, drawings, feasibility studies, and tender documentation.
• Contract administration experience using relevant forms of contract (JCT, MTC, Schedule of Rates).
• Knowledge and experience of CDM Regulations, Fire Safety requirements, Building Regulations, and Asbestos management.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate works in live, operational buildings.

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important

We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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