Project Manager - Construction

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Please note: Our client is unable to offer sponsorship for this opportunity. Please only apply if you have full rights to work in the UK currently. Staff 86 | 86 Group are working with a well-established construction solutions business who work on UK-wide projects, and their head office is in Leeds. With a brilliant reputation and a growing annual turnover, they are looking to welcome a new Project Manager to join their Facades team.

Job Title: Project Manager - Construction

Basic Salary: In the region of £55k to £75k depending on experience.
Generous Car Allowance
Location: The office is based in Leeds; however, you can be based anywhere in the UK.
Travel Requirements: UK wide travel to sites is required and occasional visits to Head Office in Leeds.
Additional Benefits & Perks: 20 days holiday, plus a 2-week Christmas shutdown, and Bank Holidays off, company pension scheme, and a genuinely stable and happy team to be part of in a growing business.

Overview of the Role:

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful planning, execution, and completion of large-scale residential facades projects (cladding, rendering, range green, and glazing) across the UK.

You will oversee site teams, ensuring timely delivery, cost control, and compliance with health & safety regulations while maintaining the highest quality standards.

1. Lead and manage multiple large-scale residential facades projects (project value schemes in the region of £12m at any one time).
2. Lead on pre-construction activities through to completion.
3. Oversee subcontractors and site teams, ensuring work is completed on time, within scope, and to the highest standards.
4. Conduct regular site visits, progress meetings, and manage Risk & Opportunities to report back to the senior team.
5. Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and industry standards.
6. Manage project costs, variations, and commercial aspects, ensuring profitability.
7. Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to junior project managers and site teams.

Required Skills and Experience:

1. Proven experience as a Project Manager with experience working on large-scale residential projects - essential!
2. Proven experience of working on facade projects - essential!
3. Willingness to travel to sites nationwide as required.
4. CSCS card holder and strong understanding of UK construction health & safety regulations.
5. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
6. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and contracts effectively.

We aim to reply to all applications within 5 working days.