At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a major education development project, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
- Company: Leading UK main contractor with a focus on impactful community projects.
- Benefits: Up to £95,000 salary, car allowance, and support for living away costs.
- Other info: Flexible working pattern with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of education while advancing your career in a secure environment.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in project management, especially in new-build projects.
Are you a Project Manager ready to take ownership of a major education development that will have a lasting impact on its community? A leading UK main contractor is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a substantial new-build school development in Cumbria.
As Project Manager, you will oversee the scheme from pre-construction and mobilisation through to completion. The development will be delivered in phases to minimise disruption to pupils and staff, making stakeholder management, programming and logistical planning central to your role.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the site team and take ownership of the construction programme.
- Maintain strong working relationships with the client, consultants, school representatives and supply chain.
- Coordinate design, commercial, operational and health and safety activities.
- Ensure the project meets its quality, programme and financial objectives.
- Manage phased works around a live education environment.
- Identify project risks and create a positive, accountable site culture.
You will need proven experience as a Project Manager delivering major new-build projects for a main contractor. Education-sector experience would be advantageous, particularly where projects have involved live environments, complex logistics or phased handovers.
This Project Manager position offers a salary of up to £95,000, a car allowance and additional living away allowances where required. You will lead a high-profile regional development with the autonomy to shape its delivery and build your reputation within a financially secure, forward-thinking construction business. The contractor actively supports professional development and long-term career progression, giving a successful Project Manager a clear route towards more senior operational leadership.
If you’re ready to bring your experience in project management to a forward-thinking company, we want to hear from you. Apply today, and we will contact you within 3 working days if your application has been shortlisted.
Project Manager in Cockermouth employer: Probuild Recruitment Solutions
As a Managing Quantity Surveyor with us, you'll be at the forefront of a major £100M+ project in Manchester, where your expertise will directly influence our success. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth and offers clear pathways for advancement into regional leadership roles. With competitive compensation and a commitment to employee development, we provide a rewarding environment for those seeking meaningful contributions to large-scale projects.
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Probuild Recruitment Solutions Recruitment Team
