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Project Manager

ionic RecruitmentNewtown, Disley🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 29 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Newtown, Disley, United Kingdom
Posted
3 weeks ago

Job Description

Project Manager<br />Location: Manchester<br />Sector: High End Residential, Care, Commercial<br />Reporting to: Operations Director I am recruiting an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of multiple projects, supported by Site Managers and in-house commercial teams.

This is a senior, hands-on role with full responsibility for programme, quality, health &amp; safety, commercial performance and client relationships. The Project Manager will set project standards, represent the business at all key meetings, and drive performance across site and commercial teams.

This role goes beyond a traditional Contracts Manager position, requiring deep involvement in both delivery and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities Full responsibility for end-to-end project delivery<br />Manage programme, quality, health &amp; safety and profitability<br />Act as principal client contact and attend all site and design team meetings<br />Lead and coordinate Site Managers and project teams<br />Drive problem-solving on site (design information, client decisions, subcontractor performance)<br />Produce monthly reports, RFIs and contractor reports<br />Develop, monitor and update project programmes<br />Oversee site standards, quality and H&amp;S compliance<br />Support QS teams with final accounts, subcontractor management and financial queries<br />Drive margin improvement and commercial performance<br />Ensure timely and high-quality handovers<br />Project Types &amp; Values The business delivers a varied portfolio including:<br />Luxury single dwellings and multi-unit residential schemes<br />Care homes and education facilities<br />Commercial projects such as warehouses, offices and nurseries<br />Current project values range from £1.4m to £11m, with multiple live residential and care schemes across the North West.

Candidate Profile Proven experience as a Project Manager or Contracts Manager on complex construction projects<br />Strong residential background essential; care, education or commercial experience advantageous<br />Commercially astute with strong programme management skills<br />Confident leader able to manage multiple sites and teams<br />Client-facing, professional and solutions-focused<br />Comfortable working closely with QS and commercial teams<br />Team Structure The successful candidate will join an established team of Project Managers and report directly to the Operations Manager.

The candidate will be capable of managing residential sites, a mixture of luxury single builds and sites of multiple houses, would ideally have some care or education experience and also be capable of managing a mixture of other types of commercial work , namely – warehouses, offices, kids nurseries and other types of commercial facilities - an experienced construction professional.

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