Project Manager - New Build Construction

Headley Professional Recruitment is currently recruiting an experienced Project Manager for our client in York. The client is a construction main contractor who focuses on new build and refurbishment construction projects between £2-15 million in value across the Yorkshire region. They work on projects in the commercial, industrial, education, health, heritage, retail, leisure and residential sectors. Projects can be anywhere in the Yorkshire region. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing multiple projects throughout the region.

They are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the projects team as No1 on site working on their large projects which will be in the region of £7-15 million in value. The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of site and report into a visiting Contracts Manager.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and clearly directing both directly employed site staff and contractors.

• Planning and programming all site activities and coordinating labour.

• Working closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure work is progressing according to the programme with effective cost control.

• Promptly dealing with any issues and planning corrective actions.

• Proving regular updates, attending and leading progress meetings and subcontractor meetings.

• Maintaining the Group’s high quality and safety standards, working closely with our in-house Health, Safety and Environmental Team.

Requirements

• Previous project management experience for construction main contractors

• You must be able to plan all aspects of construction operations and produce construction programmes.

• Comprehensive knowledge of construction processes and strong commercial awareness are required.

• Strong interpersonal, leadership and people management skills are essential.

• An academic qualification (HNC, HND, Degree in a construction-related subject) would be an advantage.

• SMSTS, First Aid, Black Managers CSCS card, Asbestos Awareness, Working at height, Scaffold inspection.

• A full driving licence is essential