Construction Project Manager
Locations: Manchester
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours: Mon-Fri
Salary 55,000- 65,000 + Car Allowance
Role Overview
The Project Manager will oversee the full delivery of projects from initial bid and pre-start stages through to practical completion. This includes managing all health and safety, technical, commercial, and operational aspects, ensuring high-quality outcomes for clients, and maintaining or improving project profitability through effective leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and promote a strong health and safety culture across all project activities.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and external regulations.
- Direct and support the project team, developing individuals to maximise performance.
- Assist with bid submissions and collaborate with the business development function where required.
- Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets, ensuring financial objectives are met and opportunities to enhance profitability are identified.
- Provide timely and accurate project status reports, including financial performance and completion forecasts, to senior management.
- Coordinate all project activities to meet agreed quality, time, and cost targets.
- Maintain positive client relationships, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently to maximise repeat business opportunities.
- Ensure designs and installations comply with client requirements, industry standards, and statutory regulations.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
- Degree-level qualification or substantial relevant experience (10+ years).
- Full driving licence.
- Professional project management certification (APM, PRINCE2, or PMP preferred).
- Relevant industry accreditations (e.g., RCDD, CTPM) and/or manufacturer certifications (e.g., Systimax, Corning, Panduit).
- IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent.
- Experience with multidisciplinary building systems.
- Strong digital skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Office 365, and Google Workspace.
- Knowledge of IP networking and associated devices, systems testing, and methodologies.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Exceptional organisational and planning abilities, capable of managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
- Highly motivated, proactive, and open to new challenges.
Planning & Organisation
- Able to manage workload independently, prioritising tasks effectively.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with role requirements.
- Proactively identify and resolve operational issues.
Working with Others
- Build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and subcontractors.
- Influence and motivate team members to achieve project goals.
- Recognise and respond to the needs of others effectively.
Communication
- Convey information clearly and professionally in all formats, including phone, online, and face-to-face.
- Listen, observe, and report information accurately to management.
- Produce written reports and documentation with strong numerical and analytical skills.