Project Manager Role - Student Accommodation Refurbs

ZipRecruiter; Northampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager specializing in student accommodation projects to oversee renovations and some new builds. You will manage multiple projects while ensuring compliance with quality standards and maintaining budgets. This role offers competitive compensation, including a substantial salary, car allowance, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

10% Bonus Scheme

Travel expenses & petrol mileage

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving license required.
• Experience in writing Construction Phase Plans (CPP) essential.
• Ability to manage projects independently and prepare detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily contract management and project execution.
• Maintain tracking systems to monitor the progress of actions.
• Develop Health & Safety plans in collaboration with the H&S Advisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Construction processes understanding

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

Project Manager Role: Student Accommodation Projects (refurbs & some build) - Working for one of the UK's most sustainably growing contractors. Overseeing 2-4 projects at a time.

Work Environment: Autonomously: You will be treated like an adult (2/3 days WFH, 1/2 days travelling around sites, predominantly London to Birmingham regions, but can be UK).

Salary & Package: c. (£65,000 - £70,000) + Car Allowance (£5,000) + Private Healthcare + Excellent Package + 10% Bonus Scheme + Travel expenses & petrol mileage + Opportunities for progression within a company with solid clients & resilient to economic downturns (they have grown £50mil in sustainable turnover since covid).

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Valid UK driving license
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Project
• Strong attention to detail and numeracy skills
• CDM knowledge and experience writing Construction Phase Plans (CPP)
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience in surveying, scoping, specifying, estimating, procuring, and coordinating
• Ability to manage work streams independently and prepare detailed reports
• Willingness and ability to travel at short notice
• Solid understanding of construction processes

Key Responsibilities:

• Recommend improvements to existing systems or procedures
• Provide mentoring, training, and support to team members
• Allocate, distribute, and action technical information
• Chair internal pre-start and mobilisation meetings
• Oversee daily contract management and project execution
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations
• Work closely with the Project Director and Operations Director
• Prepare internal and external progress reports
• Conduct external pre-contract meetings with clients and stakeholders
• Develop Health & Safety plans in collaboration with the H&S Advisor
• Monitor and control project budgets and costs
• Ensure sufficient pre-construction planning including method statements and contract programmes
• Maintain tracking systems to monitor the progress of actions
• Lead site teams to deliver projects effectively, efficiently, and compliantly

Application: Apply for the role directly here, or contact me for more details.