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About The Role

Project Manager - Manchester / North West England
DIVISON: Build

LOCATION: Manchester/ North West

CONTRACT: Permanent

BENEFITS: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, 35 days holiday + more

As GRAHAM continues to expand across the North West, we are looking for a motivated and experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of major construction projects in Manchester and surrounding areas. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in Residential, Student Accommodation, or Commercial/Office developments, with project values typically ranging from £20M to £100M.

You will play a key role in managing day-to-day project operations, coordinating teams, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Coordination
Manage on-site teams and subcontractors to ensure smooth project execution.
Support the Senior Project Manager in planning and delivering project milestones.
Coordinate resources effectively to maintain productivity and meet deadlines.
Foster a collaborative and proactive site culture.

Compliance & Quality Assurance
Ensure adherence to GRAHAM's Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.
Monitor site activities to maintain high levels of workmanship and compliance.
Assist in implementing company procedures and industry best practices.

Project Delivery & Reporting
Track project progress against programme and budget.
Provide regular updates and reports to senior management.
Support procurement and cost control in collaboration with the commercial team.
Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure alignment with project goals.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Liaise with clients, consultants, and design teams to maintain strong working relationships.
Attend site meetings and contribute to progress reporting and issue resolution.
Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For
Proven experience managing construction projects in a similar sector.
Strong organisational and communication skills.
A proactive, solution-focused mindset.
Commitment to safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Senior Project Manager and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

Our Commitment
At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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Phone: 07384 916355

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Phone: 07384 916355

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A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.

GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant's experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.