Building & Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager

Role Overview

The Construction Project Manager plays a pivotal role in delivering major site-based construction initiatives. This individual brings strong client-side project management expertise, thrives in fast-paced environments, and excels at leading projects from initial concept through to successful handover.

This is a full-time onsite position, working 36 hours per week across 4.5 days, between 7:00am and 7:00pm (specific hours set at business discretion).

Pay Rates: £40.44 per hour Umbrella - £30.23 per hour PAYE INSIDE IR35

Key Responsibilities

The Construction Project Manager will take full ownership of end-to-end project delivery, including:

• Leading construction projects from feasibility and design through to completion and handover.
• Providing clear leadership to multi-functional internal and external teams, ensuring alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Developing project delivery plans, CAPEX business cases, and risk/opportunity registers.
• Managing budgets and resources to ensure efficient and effective project execution.
• Maintaining accurate documentation that meets compliance and quality standards.
• Championing Health & Safety across all project activities.
• Identifying and mitigating risks, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Building strong working relationships with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders at all levels.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven construction project management experience within the construction sector.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to translate client briefs into clear, robust scopes of work for external professionals.
• Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical building systems and their lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of the full construction lifecycle and associated processes.
• Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety practices.
• Confident communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• High levels of organisation, proactivity, and leadership.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to integrate effectively into an established project management team.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Education in Construction or Building Services (BSc/HND) or equivalent experience.
• Professional membership such as CIBSE, IMechE, or IET.
• Competence with MS Project, G Suite, and other project management tools.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan