Project Manager - Cambridge

A Construction Project Manager to deliver quality projects within our Cambridge Branch. Are you a qualified project manager with a proven background in construction and refurbishment work? If you’re driven by excellence, passionate about delivering outstanding results, and skilled at leading high performing teams, we want to hear from you!

You’ll become part of a supportive and professional environment where your expertise and commitment will play a key role in the successful delivery of our projects and your own career development. At Princebuild, we’re not just offering a job, we’re offering the opportunity to grow, lead and make a real difference within a respected and trusted company. If you can provide great work, we can provide a great work package with many team perks!

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle with fuel card or grey fleet allowance and corporate clothing
• Employee profit share scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement – 21 days plus bank holidays, with extra days awarded after 2 years’ continuous service
• Early Friday finishes
• Departmental bonuses and long service awards
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Positive working environment with the Princebuild Founders Trust and Princebuild Foundation supporting community projects
• Ongoing training, professional development and career progression opportunities
• Equal opportunities employer, accredited by Investors in People and Positive about Disabled People
• Fantastic social events and charity initiatives throughout the year

• Construction related qualification i.e. BSc in Construction Management, HNC/HND (preferred but not essential)
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS or SSSTS)
• GCSE or equivalent Grade C or above in English Language, Literacy and Numeracy
• Proven experience within a similar environment
• Exceptional leadership, management and organisational skills
• Confident with a range of IT systems and software
• Self motivated, proactive and a positive attitude
• Excellent team player with the ability to integrate and inspire others
• Full UK driving licence (minimum 6 months’ experience post-test)
• Willingness to undertake training and personal development
• Commitment to maintaining professional standards and continuous improvement

Please note: this role requires an Enhanced DBS check (including the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List) and may include additional vetting in line with client requirements.

Job Description: Reporting to a Senior Manager, the Project Manager will be overseeing varying projects of a construction and refurbishment nature. Overseeing the entire project, this crucial role involves working closely with the Works Department team to ensure communication, compliance and high standards are always a priority. The Project Manager will ensure that the allocated projects run efficiently, profitably and ensuring full compliance to Health & Safety legislation and contract conditions. The critical conditions being that all work is completed in a safe working manner, within programme and to the total satisfaction of our client.

• Lead, oversee and deliver the departments works from project inception to completion.
• Manage, support and train Trainee Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Site Managers/Supervisors and direct trade operatives.
• Responsible for all allocated projects and their efficient running, profit and full compliance to Health and Safety legislation.
• Competent in the understanding of the contract design and construction drawings.
• Relay/discuss relevant information with the client, their agent or on-site personnel.
• Managing specialist domestic and nominated sub-contractors.
• Enforcing, monitoring and keeping up to date with Health & Safety practices and CDM Regulations on site.
• Attendance of regular site meetings with clients and other professionals.
• Preparation of contractor’s reports for site meetings, contract programmes and progress reports.
• Pricing and agreeing instructions with the client or their agent.
• Formulating valuations and final accounts.
• Preparation of tender/estimates and assist the Estimator in the preparation of tenders/estimates.
• Monitor and report on job profitability.
• Ensure that all specific materials ordered are received on or before their due delivery dates.
• Check and authorise purchase invoices.
• Undertake duties in line with role progression and business requirements.

Please note: this role requires an Enhanced DBS check (including the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List) and may include additional vetting in line with client requirements.

Terms: The above information should only be used as a guide to the duties and responsibilities expected. It should be noted that the duties and responsibilities might not include or be limited to the information given above as these may vary from time to time, depending on the contracts in hand and in accordance with the manager’s discretion. This is a full time position and hours of work will be 42 hours per week. This will also involve daily travel and working away as deemed necessary for the needs of the business. 07:45hrs to 17:15hrs Monday to Thursday 07:45hrs to 16:45hrs Friday.

• Communicates clearly and adapts to different situations
• Represents the Princebuild brand with professionalism and pride
• Balances personal goals with company objectives
• Makes confident, well-informed decisions
• Leads by example and encourages others to grow
• Thrives in a changing environment with a positive, can-do attitude
• Brings fresh ideas and innovative solutions
• Understands the commercial and practical realities of construction
• Stays resilient under pressure and promotes optimism
• Shows empathy, integrity, and awareness of others