Project Manager

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.