Project Manager in Preston

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established construction business for an experienced Project Manager to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in housing and residential schemes who is looking for a stable, long-term role with a respected employer.

The Project Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, delivery, and successful completion of construction projects, ensuring they are executed on time, within budget, and to the required quality and safety standards. The role involves detailed project programming, effective communication with internal teams and clients, management of subcontractors, and oversight of all site operations. The Project Manager acts as the main operational interface between the company, site teams, subcontractors, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within Hospitality construction (working on cafes)
• SMSTS qualified (essential)
• Valid First Aid certificate
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple trades
• Commercially aware with a solid understanding of programme management
• Work remote and in person

Salary & benefits:

Salary from £52,500-£60,000 depending on experience, plus package. This is a permanent position with a company that values its people and rewards hard work.

Duties:

• Project Planning: Responsible for the pre-construction and project mobilisation process, including project planning, procurement coordination, commercial collaboration, programme management, site surveys, resource planning, and stakeholder communication. Ensures all project documentation, schedules, site logistics, welfare requirements, subcontractor appointments, and site constraints are identified, managed, and distributed to support efficient project delivery.
• Project Co-ordination: Responsible for the day-to-day coordination and management of project delivery, including drawing control, labour planning, cost management support, stakeholder communication, progress reporting, quality assurance, and snagging resolution. Ensures effective collaboration with clients, subcontractors, and manufacturers to maintain programme, specification, and project objectives.
• General Project Management: Responsible for the overall management and coordination of site operations, ensuring quality, health & safety, and programme requirements are achieved. Oversees subcontractor performance, RFI and variation management, stakeholder communication, resource planning, and project handovers, while providing technical support and ensuring design changes are effectively communicated and commercially managed.
• Project H&S and Administration: Responsible for ensuring project compliance and documentation requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle, including supporting Construction Phase Plan development, managing pre-start documentation, verifying subcontractor RAMS, conducting regular health & safety inspections, and coordinating the completion and issuance of handover documentation at project close-out.