At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting construction projects from start to finish, ensuring quality and safety.
- Company: Respected regional main contractor with a focus on work-life balance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, and a strong pipeline of projects.
- Other info: Join a diverse team that values equality and offers excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community with high-quality builds without the London commute.
- Qualifications: Experience managing projects valued between £2M and £10M, ideally in commercial or educational sectors.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 75000 £ per year.
Location: Reading / Berkshire (Thames Valley)
Salary: 65,000 - 75,000 + Car / Allowance + Package (Potentially negotiable DOE)
Are you an experienced Project Manager based in Berkshire or the Thames Valley looking to lead high-quality main contracting builds without the brutal travel of a London commute? We are partnering with an established, highly respected Regional Main Contractor to recruit a standalone Project Manager to deliver commercial, educational, higher-education, and specialist refurbishment schemes across Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and the M4 corridor. Operating across project values from 1M up to 10M, this role will see you take full operational ownership of projects from pre-construction through groundworks, structural alterations, envelope, and high-spec fit-out to final handover.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full Site Ownership: Take overall operational, safety, and client-facing responsibility as the lead Project Manager on standalone schemes up to 10M.
- Programme Execution: Drive site progress using Asta Powerproject, coordinating internal site management teams, subcontractors, and consultants.
- Client & Design Liaison: Manage relationships with client teams, architects, and quantity surveyors on JCT Design & Build and traditional contracts.
- Quality & H&S: Maintain rigorous health and safety standards, site logistics, and quality assurance in line with regional main contracting best practices.
What You Need:
- Main Contractor Background: Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Site Manager running standalone schemes (2M-10M) for a recognised regional main contractor.
- Sector Experience: Strong track record delivering commercial, education, industrial, or high-spec refurbishments.
- Location: Based within daily commuting distance of Reading / West Berkshire (schemes typically fall within a 45-minute drive of the M4 corridor).
- Tickets & Systems: CSCS Black Card, SMSTS, First Aid, and proficiency in Asta Powerproject. Degree or HND in Construction Management is preferred.
What's on Offer:
- Basic salary up to 75,000 (depending on experience).
- Car allowance or company car option.
- Excellent local work/life balance with regional sites centered around Berkshire and Oxfordshire.
- Strong pipeline of repeat-business commercial and framework projects.
Project Manager employer: Randstad Construction & Property
Randstad Construction & Property is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development through extensive training and clear progression pathways. Located in Croydon, the hybrid working model allows for flexibility while being part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in financial functions.
Contact Details:
Randstad Construction & Property Recruitment Team
