Project Manager - Structural Steel

The Highfield Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Highfield Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead structural steel projects in London. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to own projects from award through to completion, working closely with clients, designers, fabricators and site teams to deliver safely, on time and on budget.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in structural steel, excellent planning and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in structural steel/steel construction.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling and progress reporting abilities.
• Experience coordinating with clients, contractors and design teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of structural steel projects from award to completion.
• Manage programmes, budgets, resources and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with clients, main contractors, consultants and internal teams.
• Handle project documentation, drawings, specifications and technical queries.
• Collaborate with design and fabrication teams to ensure efficient delivery.
• Oversee subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Monitor progress, costs and commercial performance.
• Identify and manage risks, changes and delays.
• Attend client and project meetings and maintain relationships.
• Ensure safety, programme, budget and quality targets are met.

Skills

Project Management

Structural Steel

Budgeting & Cost Control

Programme & Planning

Stakeholder Management

Communication & Negotiation

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Job description

Project Manager - Structural Steel

Location: London - hybrid working
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Package

The Opportunity

We are working with a well-established and highly regarded steel construction company that is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to join their team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a fully fledged Project Manager with a strong background in structural steel, who is confident taking ownership of projects from initial award through to successful completion.

You will play a key role in managing the delivery of structural steel projects, working closely with clients, contractors, design teams, fabrication and site teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, commercially and to programme.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Taking full ownership of structural steel projects from contract award through to completion.
• Managing project programmes, budgets, resources and delivery schedules.
• Coordinating with clients, main contractors, consultants and internal teams.
• Managing project documentation, drawings, specifications and technical queries.
• Working closely with design and fabrication teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently.
• Managing subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Monitoring project progress, costs and commercial performance.
• Identifying and managing project risks, changes and potential delays.
• Attending client and project meetings and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, to programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Providing regular project updates and reporting to senior management.

About You

The successful candidate will be a fully fledged Project Manager with proven experience within the structural steel industry.

You will ideally have:

• Strong Project Management experience within structural steel / steel construction.
• A solid understanding of structural steel fabrication, construction and installation.
• Experience managing projects from start to finish.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project budgets.
• Excellent programme and planning skills.
• Experience working with main contractors, clients and project stakeholders.
• Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• The confidence to take ownership and make decisions independently.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-known and established steel construction business with a strong reputation within the industry.

You will have the opportunity to work on interesting structural steel projects across London, with a competitive salary and package and the opportunity to develop your career within an established organisation.