Job Description
Project Manager – £500–£550 per day PAYE
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12-Month Contract | Monday–Friday | Major Construction Project
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Ready for your next contract? This is an opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to take the lead on a major construction project, bringing together people, programmes and resources to drive successful delivery.
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Offering £500–£550 per day PAYE only, this 12-month contract is suited to a commercially aware Project Manager who can take ownership, make decisions under pressure and lead a team towards a common goal.
The Role\n
You'll have overall responsibility for delivering the project from planning and procurement through to construction, commissioning and final handover. Working closely with site teams, subcontractors and key stakeholders, you'll ensure the project is delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
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This is a senior leadership role for someone who can see the bigger picture while staying in control of the detail, identifying risks early, solving problems quickly and keeping the project moving forward.
Key Responsibilities\n
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Take overall responsibility for project planning, delivery, monitoring and close-out.
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Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams.
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Drive programme delivery, milestones and resource planning.
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Manage budgets, cost control and commercial performance.
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Oversee subcontractor performance and supply chain coordination.
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Lead project risk reviews and resolve issues before they impact delivery.
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Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and quality.
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Coordinate procurement and resource planning to keep the project on track.
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Produce accurate project reports and maintain key project records.
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Manage change control and ensure contractual obligations are met.
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What We're Looking For\n
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Proven experience delivering major construction projects as a Project Manager.
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Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
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Excellent knowledge of programme management, commercial delivery and construction contracts.
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Experience managing subcontractors, budgets and project risks.
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A strong commitment to health and safety and quality standards.
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Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to lead projects in a fast-paced construction environment.
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Contract Details\n
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£500–£550 per day PAYE only
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12-month contract
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Monday to Friday
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Major construction project
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If you're an experienced Project Manager looking for a long-term contract where you can take ownership of project delivery, we'd like to hear from you.
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Legal Information:
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For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.
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