Construction Project Manager (permanent position)

• Position: Project Manager
• Contract type: Permanent
• Salary: £ competitive + package
• Target start date: December 2026
• Skilled Careers contact: Mark Dixon (Maidstone branch)

The role:

Due to continuous project awards across the South East the need has arisen to recruit for a Project Manager to join a key project in the the retail & leisure sectors.

Key responsibilities:

• Full accountability for the safe, successful and profitable delivery of design & build projects up to £15m in value across the retail, banking, leisure and student accommodation sectors.
• Leadership and management of the project team (Senior Site Managers, Site Managers and Logistics Managers), supply chain and specialist subcontractors throughout all project phases.
• Ownership and control of the construction programme, ensuring phased delivery, stakeholder coordination and uninterrupted club operations.
• Management of the temporary facilities strategy to maintain business continuity throughout the works.
• Primary point of contact for the client, consultants and key stakeholders, chairing progress meetings and producing project reports.
• Oversight of all construction activities including demolition, civils, structural alterations, extensions, external works and high-specification internal fit-outs.
• Responsibility for project compliance with SHEQ requirements, driving safety culture, quality standards and environmental performance.
• Commercial and operational management of the project, ensuring programme, cost, quality and risk objectives are achieved.
• Coordination of design, logistics, temporary works, stakeholder interfaces and operational constraints associated with working in a live environment.
• Reporting directly to the Operations Director, providing regular updates on programme, risks, opportunities, commercial performance and project delivery.

About You:

• A stable CV is required that demonstrates tenure within a main contractor
• Relevant H&S qualifications (SMSTS or IOSH, A relevant CSCS card and First Aid training)
• Working knowledge of MS Project would be an advantage.
• A commercial and contractual awareness balanced by excellent management skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft packages
• Desire to understand and promote the company purpose, vision, values and culture
• Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence
• Flexibility, resilience and the ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders

The company:

A Tier 2 main contractor operating nationally and working with a host of household names across retail, banking, leisure and purpose built student accommodation areas of the construction sector.

Why apply for this role:

• With an impressive order book this main contractor are one of the industry s leading contractors in their fields, offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals.
• A competitive starting salary + package.
• Working in a supportive, professional team environment.
• Working within a well resourced business that is focused on quality execution of projects.