Project Manager

Competitive salary · company car or car allowance · Tier 1 main contractor

Looking to lead an education scheme from start to handover as the lead PM? Would you like a programme of around two years, within a daily commute of home? Ready to take full ownership of a site with a Tier 1 contractor?

The company
Our client is one of the UK's leading Tier 1 main contractors, delivering education, healthcare, commercial and public sector projects through regional teams. This role sits in the regional business covering South Wales, the Welsh borders and the West Midlands, which describes its culture as inclusive, supportive and team-focused.

The project
A multi-million-pound expansion of a secondary school in Hereford, combining new build with remodelling of existing buildings. It is Design and Build through a public sector framework, phased on a live school that stays open throughout, with around two academic years for construction and commissioning and a fixed completion date.

What you'll do

• Lead the project from start to handover and manage the contract to a successful conclusion
• Take responsibility for the site against time, cost and quality targets, and forecast and report performance against them
• Plan phasing and site logistics around an operational school, keeping pupils, staff and visitors safe
• Manage project costs rigorously, keeping spending accurately recorded and making full use of resources within the contract
• Work closely with the client, school leadership, stakeholders and the public
• Lead a strong health and safety culture and deliver on environment and quality
• Manage project risks and opportunities in line with company procedures
• Hand over a quality finished building and drive continuous improvement, including customer and supplier feedback

You'll need

• Project Manager experience with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor, leading building projects of around £8m to £20m to handover
• An HNC or HND in Construction Management, or equivalent
• SMSTS and a CSCS Black Card (ideally)
• Design and Build experience, ideally on public sector framework projects
• Education or live, occupied site experience (a strong advantage), and pre-construction or bid involvement (desirable)
• To live within a daily commute of Hereford, and the right to work in the UK without sponsorship

What's in it for you

• Competitive basic salary, depending on experience
• Company car or car allowance
• Further benefits confirmed at interview
• A permanent role with a Tier 1 contractor and a defined programme of around two years

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