Site Based Project Manager

Rogers McHugh Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Site-Based Project Manager for a £6 million refurbishment project within the Education Sector in Warwick. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing similar scale projects, strong M&E coordination skills, and possess relevant certifications. Responsibilities include overseeing all site activities, managing subcontractors, and ensuring timely delivery to budget and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing refurbishment and fit-out projects of similar scale (£5M-£10M+).
• Strong knowledge of M&E coordination and integration into live refurbishment projects.
• Knowledge in structural and groundworks integration within refurb schemes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• SMSTS, CSCS (Black Card), First Aid at Work certified.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all on-site activities from demolition through to handover.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, site teams, and supply chain.
• Ensure delivery is on time, to budget, and to the highest standards of health & safety.
• Liaise closely with the client, consultants, and project team.
• Monitor progress, program, and quality control throughout all stages.

Skills

Project Management

M&E Coordination

Communication Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Job description

Overview

Job Opportunity: Site-Based Project Manager - £6M Refurbishment Project | Education Sector - Year long project

Location: Warwick

Project Value: £6 Million

Duration: Minimum 50 Weeks

Start Date: 27th October

Day Rate: Competitive/Negotiable

We are currently seeking an experienced Site-Based Project Manager to lead the delivery of a high-profile £6 million refurbishment and construction project within the Education Sector. This complex and technically challenging project involves the full strip-out back to shell and refurbishing it back to a Cat A refurbishment of a two-storey academic building, incorporating significant M&E upgrades and structural works.

Project Scope

• Full demo and strip-out of existing fit-out, M&E, gas systems, back to its shell
• Installation of brand-new M&E, including AC units, condensers, and all electrical services
• New ceilings, lighting, and toilet facilities across both floors
• Internal fit-out to Cat A shell
• Structural and groundwork elements including:
• Ground-bearing slabs
• CLT frames
• Drainage and excavations
• Steel structures, lift shafts, and new windows
• Bridge installation

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all on-site activities from demolition through to handover
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, site teams, and supply chain
• Ensure delivery is on time, to budget, and to the highest standards of health & safety
• Liaise closely with the client, consultants, and project team
• Monitor progress, program, and quality control throughout all stages
• Lead site meetings and produce reports for stakeholders

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Proven experience managing refurbishment and fit-out projects of similar scale (£5M-£10M+)
• Strong knowledge of M&E coordination and integration into live refurbishment projects
• Knowledge in structural and groundworks integration within refurb schemes
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• SMSTS, CSCS (Black Card), First Aid at Work certified
• Proficient in editing programs when required