Construction Project Manager

SolvTalent is retained by a leading UK multi-site operator undergoing significant investment and transformation across its national property estate.

We are looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager to join an established Property team and deliver a varied programme of construction, refurbishment and estate improvement projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for a project professional who enjoys taking ownership of projects from concept through to completion , working across a live operational estate and managing multiple projects at different stages of delivery.

The role

You will be responsible for delivering a diverse portfolio of projects including new developments, refurbishments, fit-outs, asset renewal programmes and wider estate improvement projects .

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing construction and refurbishment projects from inception to completion
• Developing project briefs, programmes, budgets, risk registers and delivery plans
• Coordinating feasibility, design, procurement, construction, handover and close-out
• Managing project costs, forecasts, purchase orders and financial reporting
• Leading project meetings, site reviews and progress updates
• Managing contractors, consultants, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with CDM 2015, Building Regulations and relevant H&S requirements
• Planning works effectively to minimise disruption across live operational sites
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously across a geographically diverse estate

About you

We are looking for an organised, commercially aware and confident Project Manager with experience delivering construction, refurbishment or fit-out projects.

You may currently work client-side, for a consultancy or within a contractor environment and be looking for an opportunity to take greater ownership of a varied national programme of work.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience delivering construction, refurbishment or fit-out projects from concept to completion
• Strong project planning, risk management and project controls experience
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasts and expenditure
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 and Building Regulations
• Strong contractor, consultant and stakeholder management skills
• A relevant construction or engineering qualification
• A full UK driving licence

Experience within retail, hospitality, leisure or another live multi-site environment would be particularly advantageous.

APM, PRINCE2, CIOB or RICS qualifications or membership would also be welcomed.

What's on offer?

• Highly competitive salary, based on experience level
• Company car or allowance
• Up to 20% annual bonus
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Excellent employee discounts
• Training, development and funded professional qualifications
• The opportunity to deliver a genuinely varied programme of projects across a major UK property estate

This is a field-based national role and will require regular travel to sites across the UK.

For a confidential conversation, contact Steve Brandsma at SolvTalent or apply directly.