Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager<br />Location: Ampthill, Bedfordshire<br />Salary: Up to £60,000 + Excellent Benefits<br />Job Type: 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract<br />Working Pattern: 4-Day Week (Monday-Thursday) | 37.5 Hours<br />Lead a Major Defence Construction Project<br />TXM Recruit is proud to be partnering with one of the world's leading defence organisations to recruit an experienced Construction Project Manager for an exciting client-side opportunity based in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.<br />This is your chance to take the lead on the delivery of a major industrial construction project within a highly secure, technically advanced manufacturing environment.<br />Working client-side, you'll be the key interface between the business, consultants and contractors, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standards.<br />If you have experience delivering complex industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, or defence construction projects, we'd love to hear from you.<br />The Role<br />As a Construction Project Manager, you'll join an experienced Facilities Project Team responsible for delivering a significant new-build industrial facility.<br />You'll oversee every stage of the project lifecycle, coordinating multiple stakeholders while maintaining control of the programme, cost, quality, and project delivery.<br />Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a complex industrial construction project from inception through to completion.
• Act as the primary client representative with consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Manage project meetings and coordinate activities across multiple disciplines.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and overall performance.
• Review construction progress to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Assess and approve contractor applications for payment and invoices.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and scope changes.
• Ensure compliance with Health &amp; Safety, quality and construction standards.
• Provide regular progress updates to senior stakeholders.<br />About You<br />We're looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering large-scale industrial or infrastructure projects. This role is ideally suited to someone with experience in manufacturing, defence, aerospace, pharmaceutical, energy, utilities, nuclear or other highly regulated industries.<br />Experience delivering bespoke industrial facilities with significant Mechanical &amp; Electrical (M&amp;E) packages would be highly advantageous.<br />Essential Experience
• Proven experience managing complex construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project delivery.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical documentation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors, and project budgets.
• Strong understanding of Health &amp; Safety legislation and construction quality standards.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Ability to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC to start, DV eligibility required).<br />Desirable
• Previous experience within Defence or MOD environments.
• Project Management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent).
• Experience working on high-security or mission-critical construction projects.<br />What's On Offer
• Salary up to £60,000
• Excellent benefits package.
• 4-day working week (Monday-Thursday) with flexible working.
• Opportunity to lead a major defence infrastructure project.
• Work with one of the world's leading defence engineering organisations.
• 18-month fixed-term contract with the potential for extension.
• Long-term career opportunities within a globally recognised business.<br />If you're looking to play a key role in delivering a high-profile construction project within the UK defence sector, we'd love to hear from you.<br />Please note that applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance