Project Manager - Major Construction Project

NEO International Partners; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NEO International Partners in the United Kingdom is seeking experienced Project Managers to support the delivery of a major £200m+ development in Hertfordshire. The role is centered on managing significant construction and civil engineering work packages within a buildings division.

Responsibilities include coordinating multiple subcontractors, ensuring safe, on-time delivery and quality, while collaborating with commercial teams on contractual obligations and risks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within a main contracting environment.
• Strong background in managing subcontractors and multiple construction packages.
• Experience delivering building, industrial, logistics or major civil engineering projects.
• Good working knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, programme management and project delivery.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with commercial, engineering and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of significant construction and civil engineering work packages.
• Oversee multiple subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
• Coordinate construction activities, sequencing and interfaces between subcontractors.
• Work closely with commercial teams to manage contractual obligations, variations and project risks.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays and implement appropriate solutions.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Support senior project leadership in the successful delivery of the overall programme.

Skills

Project management

Subcontractor coordination

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Tools

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

Job description

Location: Hertfordshire

Sector: Buildings / Construction / Civil Engineering

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading international Tier 1 contractor that is expanding its UK Buildings Division and seeking experienced Project Managers to support the delivery of a major £200m+ development in Hertfordshire.

The project involves significant enabling works, earthworks and civil engineering packages as part of a large-scale logistics development, with construction activities scheduled to continue through to the end of 2028.

Operating within a Buildings Division, the project is being delivered through a predominantly subcontractor-led model, with an emphasis on construction management, subcontractor coordination and programme delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with a strong pipeline of future projects and long-term career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of significant construction and civil engineering work packages.
• Oversee multiple subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
• Coordinate construction activities, sequencing and interfaces between subcontractors.
• Work closely with commercial teams to manage contractual obligations, variations and project risks.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays and implement appropriate solutions.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Support senior project leadership in the successful delivery of the overall programme.

Experience & Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within a main contracting environment.
• Strong background in managing subcontractors and multiple construction packages.
• Experience delivering building, industrial, logistics or major civil engineering projects.
• Good working knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, programme management and project delivery.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with commercial, engineering and operational teams.

The successful candidate will join an established international contractor with ambitious plans to grow its UK Buildings Division.

Beyond the current project, there are opportunities to progress onto subsequent building phases or move into other major construction developments across the UK.

With a growing portfolio of building and infrastructure projects, this position offers the opportunity to develop a long-term career within a business backed by significant international resources and expertise.