Project Construction Manager

This publication invites registrations of interest in Project Construction Manager opportunities within site and construction management. These roles could centre on delivering construction projects on time, to budget and to the highest quality standards, working collaboratively with site teams, contractors and stakeholders to keep delivery moving forward.

Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.

About The Opportunity Roles of this type sit within dynamic construction environments where coordination, planning and on-site leadership are central to success. The work could involve managing multiple workstreams, liaising with engineering teams, overseeing contractor performance and ensuring compliance with health, safety and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle. You could expect exposure to decision-making across scheduling, resource allocation and risk management, with scope to influence how projects are delivered.

Typical Role Overview

• Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
• Type: Contract
• Full-time
• Rate: £250–280 per day
• Domain: Site and construction management

What You Would Do Typical responsibilities could include:

• Managing day-to-day site operations and coordinating activities across multiple teams
• Developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets and resource plans
• Monitoring progress against milestones and reporting status to leadership and stakeholders
• Overseeing contractor performance and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations
• Ensuring adherence to health, safety, quality and environmental standards on site
• Managing site documentation, permits and regulatory compliance
• Liaising between site operations, engineering and commercial teams
• Identifying and mitigating risks that could affect project delivery

What You Could Bring Most roles of this type require the following:

• 3–5 years' experience in construction or site management, with demonstrated delivery on projects of similar scale and complexity
• Working knowledge of construction planning, scheduling and budgeting tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera or equivalent)
• Competence in health, safety and quality management (SMSTS, First Aid or equivalent certifications preferred)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across multiple disciplines
• Understanding of construction contracts, compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency with MS Office, data analysis and site reporting tools
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

Nice-to-have

• Master's degree in Construction, Project Management or related field
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification
• Experience with BIM, CAD software or construction management platforms
• Background in heavy civil or infrastructure projects

What Roles Of This Type Could Offer Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:

• Hands-on involvement in delivering significant construction projects from inception through to completion
• Exposure to collaborative, problem-solving environments where your decisions have direct impact on project outcomes
• Potential progression toward senior or lead construction management roles, where supported by performance and the role context
• Professional development opportunities including training in new tools, methodologies and certifications
• Structured support and mentoring within the wider construction and project delivery team
• The satisfaction of seeing projects delivered safely, on schedule and to specification

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