At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a £15m theatre extension project, ensuring quality and safety from start to finish.
- Company: Respected main contractor with a focus on impactful cultural projects.
- Benefits: Up to £90,000 salary, car allowance, private healthcare, and generous holiday.
- Other info: Immediate start available with excellent long-term career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact in the community while advancing your career in construction.
- Qualifications: Experience managing projects between £10m-£30m and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 £ per year.
An established and highly respected main contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a prestigious £15m theatre extension project in Cambridge. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile cultural scheme that will leave a lasting legacy within the local community.
Reporting into a visiting Contracts Manager, you will have full day-to-day responsibility for the successful planning, management and delivery of the project from pre-construction through to completion.
The Role
As Project Manager, you will lead the site team and coordinate all operational aspects of the project, ensuring it is delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
- Overall management of the £15m theatre extension project
- Reporting to and working closely with a visiting Contracts Manager
- Managing Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractors on site
- Developing and maintaining project programmes and key milestones
- Managing client relationships and attending regular progress meetings
- Coordinating design, commercial and operational teams
- Identifying and mitigating project risks
- Driving health & safety performance across the site
- Ensuring quality standards are maintained throughout construction
- Overseeing project delivery through to practical completion and handover
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience working as a Project Manager for a recognised main contractor
- Successful delivery of projects in the £10m-£30m range
- Experience of complex extension, refurbishment or new-build projects
- Strong leadership and man-management skills
- Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management abilities
- Good programme management and technical construction knowledge
- SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications
- Construction-related qualification preferred (HNC/HND/Degree)
Package
- Salary up to £90,000
- Car allowance
- Pension
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- Generous holiday allowance
- Long-term career development opportunities
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful main contractor and take the lead on a prestigious Cambridge project with an immediate start available. For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact our construction recruitment team today.
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