Project Manager - South West England

Job Title: Project Manager
DIVISION: Building
LOCATION: Bath
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
BENEFITS: Car Allowance, Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, 35 days holiday + more

Job Summary

At GRAHAM Construction, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. With a strong track record across a range of sectors, we focus on delivering exceptional projects while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Building Division and lead the successful delivery of a major project in Bath, South West England. You will take overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, and execution of the project, ensuring it is delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Experience delivering Student Accommodation, PBSA, or BTR schemes would be highly advantageous. We are looking for a proactive and driven individual with a proven track record of successfully managing complex construction projects from inception through to completion.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the project, ensuring key programme, budget, quality, and safety objectives are achieved.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, including Site Management, Commercial, Design, and Engineering functions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance in conjunction with the commercial team.
• Monitor construction progress, identify risks and opportunities, and implement mitigation strategies where required.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Chair project meetings and provide regular progress reports to senior management and clients.
• Oversee procurement strategies and subcontractor performance to ensure project objectives are met.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote best practice across all aspects of project delivery.
• Support the successful handover and close-out of projects, ensuring client satisfaction and operational readiness.

Requirements

Essential Technical Competencies:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within the construction industry.
• Demonstrable experience delivering medium to large-scale construction projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage project budgets and financial performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Thorough understanding of construction methodologies, contracts, and project controls.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and industry best practice.
• Proficiency in project management software and reporting systems.
• Relevant qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Valid CSCS card and relevant industry certifications.

Desirable:

• Experience delivering Student Accommodation, PBSA, or BTR projects.
• Knowledge of BIM processes, digital construction methodologies, and modern methods of construction.
• Experience managing complex, multi-phase, or live environment developments.
• Professional membership with CIOB, RICS, ICE, or equivalent.

Essential Behavioural Competencies

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills at all levels.
• Commercially minded and capable of making sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organised, with strong planning and problem-solving abilities.
• Committed to fostering a safety-first culture and promoting excellence across the project team.
• Results-driven with a focus on delivering exceptional outcomes for clients and stakeholders.

Desirable Behavioural Competencies

• Experience mentoring and developing future talent within project teams.
• Confident in leading client meetings, presentations, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Innovative and forward-thinking, with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Able to identify opportunities to enhance programme efficiency, productivity, and project performance.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Project Manager and the range of duties to be undertaken.

Our Commitment:
At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to making our policies and guidance accessible to all applicants and employees. If you need this document in an alternative format, such as large print, audio, or braille, :
• Phone: 07384 916355
As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Schemet:
• Phone: 07384 916355
We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance. A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.
GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant's experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.