Construction Manager

Senior Project Manager / Contracts Manager

Location: Avonmouth

Sector: Specialist Construction

Salary: Up to 75,000 + Package

The Opportunity

A leading specialist contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Project Manager / Contracts Manager to join its growing team based in Avonmouth.

Operating across some of the UK's most technically demanding construction environments, the business delivers highly regulated projects for clients within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, cleanroom and laboratory sectors.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced construction professional to oversee multiple live projects from pre-construction through to completion. Splitting your time between the office (2-3 days per week) and site (2-3 days per week), you'll work closely with clients, design teams, subcontractors and internal departments to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the exceptionally high standards expected within regulated environments.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for:

• Managing multiple specialist construction projects simultaneously from pre-construction through to handover
• Taking overall responsibility for programme, commercial performance and project delivery
• Acting as the principal point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinating design teams, site teams, subcontractors and specialist suppliers
• Producing and managing detailed construction programmes
• Monitoring project budgets and working closely with the commercial team to maximise profitability
• Chairing client, design and progress meetings
• Managing project risks and implementing mitigation strategies
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with programme, specification and quality standards
• Maintaining strict compliance with health & safety legislation and company procedures
• Managing subcontractor performance and resolving technical or programme-related issues
• Supporting procurement activities and construction planning
• Building long-term relationships with key clients and identifying opportunities for repeat business
• Mentoring Project Managers and Site Managers where required

About You

• Previous experience as a Senior Project Manager, Contracts Manager or Project Director within the construction industry
• Experience delivering technically complex construction or fit-out projects
• Previous exposure to cleanrooms, laboratories, healthcare, pharmaceutical, life sciences, advanced manufacturing or other highly regulated environments would be highly advantageous
• Strong programme and project management skills
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management abilities
• Good commercial awareness and experience working alongside Quantity Surveyors
• Strong understanding of JCT contracts
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications preferred
• Full UK driving licence
• Happy to split your time between the Avonmouth office and project sites across the UK

Company Profile

This specialist contractor is recognised as one of the UK's market leaders in delivering complex construction solutions within highly regulated environments. Working across sectors including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, laboratories and advanced manufacturing, the business has developed an outstanding reputation for technical excellence, quality and long-term client partnerships. With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued investment in its people, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business operating at the forefront of its industry.

About Walker & Sloan

Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, work closely with contractors, developers and consultancies across the UK and handle all applications with complete confidentiality.