Project Manager Wokingham

Bellway plc; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Competitive car allowance

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Bellway plc, Thames Valley Division, is recruiting a Project Manager to join the Construction team for a residential development in Wokingham. You will report to the Construction Manager and Director, ensuring safe, cost-effective works while delivering high-quality homes on schedule.

Responsibilities include directing on-site teams, maintaining site standards, and coordinating with NHBC/LABC providers. A strong safety focus, leadership, and communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Senior Site Manager or Construction Project Manager experience with a high-volume residential house builder.
• Proven ability to manage teams and deliver multi-tasked programmes.
• Up-to-date knowledge of health and safety and building legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations and provide clear direction to site staff.
• Implement and enforce health and safety procedures in coordination with H&S managers.
• Maintain site presentation and ensure compliance with technical and planning documentation.
• Ensure production/quality records and progress reports are accurate and timely.

Skills

Effective communication

Team leadership

Health and safety knowledge

IT literacy (MS Office)

Education

GCSE Maths and English

CSCS Site Manager

SMSTS certificate

Construction Management qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ6 desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Site reporting software

Job description

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Thames Valley Division is looking to recruit a Project Manager to join the Division’s Construction team. The development we are recruiting for is located in Old Forest Road, Wokingham RG41 1JA.

The Role

The role of Project Manager, reports to the Construction Manager and Construction Director and is responsible for the required standards of health and safety, protection of works, presentation and the quality of our houses whilst ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and cost effective works at all times and maintaining the highest quality of work and customer service are delivered within the given timescales.

Principal accountabilities of the Construction Project Manager’s role include:

• Manage the day to day running of the development and provide clear direction to those working on the construction site regarding their responsibilities and targets.
• Manage and implement health and safety procedures, working closely with Bellway Health and Safety Managers and ensure that that all aspects of health and safety are followed and adhered too.
• Motivate, support and manage directly employed site staff, providing toolbox talks, training, coaching, and support as required to improve performance.
• Ensure site presentation is maintained at the correct standard at all times.
• Deliver all aspects of production requirements in strict accordance with relevant technical and planning documentation provided and any subsequent instructions that may be necessary from time to time.
• Fully conform to building regulations and warranty providers’ requirements (NHBC, LABC Services).
• Ensure accurate production/progress returns are updated and sent to the Construction Manager and/or Construction Director as requested.
• Ensure that adequate site records are maintained including but not limited to Site Managers reports, labour requirements, plant, materials, site inductions and health and safety records.
• Thoroughly inspect and ensure any remedial work is completed in advance of each NHBC key stage inspection.

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

• Experience of working as a Senior Site Manager or Construction Project Manager with a high volume residential house builder
• Experience of effectively managing teams
• Up to date knowledge of health and safety and building legislation.

Qualifications and Training

• GCSE Maths and English – Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Valid CSCS card at Site Manager level (or equivalent).
• Valid SMSTS certificate
• Valid First Aid certificate
• Construction Management – HNC Level 4, HND Level 5 or NVQ Level 6 is desirable
• Valid Scaffold Appreciation certificate is desirable
• Valid LOLER certificate is desirable

Skills and Aptitude

• Effective communication and listening skills
• Good administration skills
• Works effectively to deadlines and competently works on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work on own as well as part of a team
• Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Committed to diversity and inclusion

The Role and Working Conditions

• Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked.
• Working outside in all weathers.
• Ability to travel to development sites, including the divisional office.

In return we can offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive car allowance
• Optional salary sacrifice car scheme
• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• ShareSave Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Earn and Learn Opportunities

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.