Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Bishops Stortford

Day rate: £300 - £320 depending on experience

Start Date: September 2026

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of a major Design & Build project involving the construction of a multi-storey steel frame car park.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for managing the project from pre-construction through to turnkey completion, ensuring delivery is safe, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the planning, coordination, and delivery of the project from inception to turnkey handover.
• Develop, maintain, and manage the master project programme, ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Lead and coordinate the design process, managing consultants and ensuring design information is issued in line with the construction programme.
• Manage all phases of construction, including:
  • Groundworks and foundations
  • Steel frame erection
  • External envelope and associated works
  • Internal fit-out
  • Testing, commissioning, and final handover
• Oversee the commercial aspects of the project alongside the commercial team, including procurement, cost control, change management, and risk management.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to ensure safe and efficient project delivery.
• Chair design, progress, and coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor quality, health and safety, programme performance, and project risks.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements and company procedures.
• Maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and proactive project management.
• Produce regular progress reports for senior management and the client.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience delivering Design & Build construction projects as a Project Manager.
• Demonstrable experience managing steel frame construction projects, ideally including multi-storey car parks, industrial, commercial, or similar structures.
• Strong knowledge of groundworks, structural steel, building envelope, fit-out, and commissioning.
• Experience producing and managing detailed construction programmes using Microsoft Project, Asta Powerproject, or Primavera P6.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience working alongside quantity surveyors and commercial managers.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams while maintaining programme, quality, and budget objectives.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong decision-making abilities.

Qualifications

Essential:

• SMSTS.
• CSCS Black or White Card.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Membership of CIOB, RICS, ICE, or equivalent professional body.
• Temporary Works Coordinator or Appointed Person training.
• First Aid at Work qualification.

If you are inteested in applying for the role please apply online or send your cv to (url removed)