Project Manager

The Company This national tier two contractor, created a dedicated education division just over three years ago which now has a turnover of nearly £100m. Together with their JV partner, their projects range from modular new builds to challenging refurbishments and extensions on a variety of schools nationally. Schemes vary in value from £5m to £30m. The culture of the business is one which is hard working yet fair with a high level of autonomy and trust. They are proud of the team they have built where everyone is treated with respect. The director of the business is approachable, friendly and supportive. This has led to the success of the business and now having been awarded another contract, they are looking to expand further and recruit a project manager for a new scheme. The Role Based on a new build, modular project in Exeter, the development includes two new schools on a green field site with a value of around £25m. The project manager will take full responsibility for the build including the pre-construction, planning, design management, health and safety as well as overseeing the commercial management with the help of the project QS. The project manager will report to the operations director and will be expected to contribute heavily in the design and contractual phase of scheme. They will also be expected to attend and occasionally leading client meetings. The Candidate From a construction main contracting background, the project manager must be able to demonstrate longevity in previous roles. Ideally having worked for a tier one or tier two contractor, the project manager MUST have worked if not on schools, then on similar build projects such as universities, hospitals or prisons with similar values of at least £10m. They must be competent in health and safety, pre-construction and project planning and be client facing. The Opportunity This project is due to run for at least the next 18 months to two years. Thereafter, should the project manager wish, they can take more of a regional role leading the South West region as it expands as a contracts manager. As well as a competitive salary, the company offer an attractive package including a good car or car allowance scheme and a flexible benefits package