Construction Project Manager (permanent position)

Position:  Project Manager

Contract type:  Permanent

Salary:  £ competitive + package

Target start date:  December 2026

Skilled Careers contact:  Mark Dixon (Maidstone branch)

The role

Due to continuous project awards across the South East the need has arisen to recruit for a Project Manager to join a key project in the the retail & leisure sectors.

Key responsibilities

Full accountability for the safe, successful and profitable delivery of design & build projects up to £15m in value across the retail, banking, leisure and student accommodation sectors.

Leadership and management of the project team (Senior Site Managers, Site Managers and Logistics Managers), supply chain and specialist subcontractors throughout all project phases.

Ownership and control of the construction programme, ensuring phased delivery, stakeholder coordination and uninterrupted club operations.

Management of the temporary facilities strategy to maintain business continuity throughout the works.

Primary point of contact for the client, consultants and key stakeholders, chairing progress meetings and producing project reports.

Oversight of all construction activities including demolition, civils, structural alterations, extensions, external works and high-specification internal fit-outs.

Responsibility for project compliance with SHEQ requirements, driving safety culture, quality standards and environmental performance.

Commercial and operational management of the project, ensuring programme, cost, quality and risk objectives are achieved.

Coordination of design, logistics, temporary works, stakeholder interfaces and operational constraints associated with working in a live environment.

Reporting directly to the Operations Director, providing regular updates on programme, risks, opportunities, commercial performance and project delivery.

About You

A stable CV is required that demonstrates tenure within a main contractor

Relevant H&S qualifications (SMSTS or IOSH, A relevant CSCS card and First Aid training)

Working knowledge of MS Project would be an advantage.

A commercial and contractual awareness balanced by excellent management skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft packages

Desire to understand and promote the company purpose, vision, values and culture

Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence

Flexibility, resilience and the ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders

The company:

A Tier 2 main contractor operating nationally and working with a host of household names across retail, banking, leisure and purpose built student accommodation areas of the construction sector.

Why apply for this role:

With an impressive order book this main contractor are one of the industry’s leading contractors in their fields, offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals.

A competitive starting salary + package.

Working in a supportive, professional team environment.

Working within a well resourced business that is focused on quality execution of projects