It Project Manager jobs in United Kingdom
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Construction Project Manager
Job summary
A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Site Based Project Manager in Cardiff to lead a £75m commercial new build project. The role involves managing site operations, ensuring safety and project standards are met, with a strong focus on groundworks. Ideal candidates will have experience with Tier 1 main contractors and possess relevant construction qualifications.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Project Manager on £10m+ commercial new build schemes.
- Effective leadership skills, with the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams.
- Strong technical knowledge of groundworks and civil engineering.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing all site activity on a major commercial new build project.
- Managing subcontractors, labour, and resources to maintain progress.
- Driving high standards of health and safety.
Skills
Education
We are recruiting for an experienced Site Based Project Manager to lead a large commercial new build scheme in Cardiff valued at £75m +. This role is with a well-established main contractor delivering high-quality projects across the region.
The Project Manager will take full responsibility for day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the required standard. A strong background in groundworks is essential, along with proven experience managing commercial new build developments from early stages through to handover. Candidates must have experience working for a Tier 1 main contractor.
- Overseeing all site activity on a major commercial new build project
- Managing subcontractors, labour, and resources to maintain progress
- Leading on groundworks packages and early-stage site setup
- Monitoring programme, quality, and costs, ensuring project targets are met
- Driving high standards of health and safety
- Chairing site meetings and maintaining clear communication with clients, consultants, and internal teams
- Reporting on project progress and resolving issues promptly
- Demonstrable experience as a Project Manager on £10m+ commercial new build schemes
- Strong technical knowledge of groundworks and civil engineering packages
- Proven experience working for a Tier 1 main contractor
- Effective leadership skills, with the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities
- Relevant construction qualifications or trade background
- SMSTS & First Aid
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