Major Projects Manager
We are seeking an experienced Major Projects Manager to lead the safe, compliant, high-quality and profitable delivery of major construction projects across the UK.
This is a pivotal role with full accountability for site readiness, installation management, quality control, and progress validation. Acting as the primary operational lead on-site, you will ensure projects are delivered in line with contractual obligations, agreed programmes, quality standards, and approved budgets.
You will play a key role in protecting project margin by preventing reattendance, quality defects, delays, and handover disputes - while ensuring accurate monthly applications for payment are prepared and supported by verified site progress and quality documentation.
Key Responsibilities
Office-Based Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day management of the Major Projects delivery function
Act as the primary operational contact for all Major Projects
Provide first-line escalation for site-related operational and quality issues
Liaise with production and logistics teams to resolve delivery or installation constraints
Monitor project progress through installation to completion
Maintain accurate CRM and ERP records to support forecasting, cash flow and audits
Monitor and mitigate installation-driven margin erosion
Maintain project trackers, quality logs and dashboards
Prepare and submit accurate monthly applications for payment
Provide supporting documentation including progress records, quality checks, and sign-off records
Support resolution of payment queries and quality-related disputes
Site-Based Responsibilities
Attend sites for surveys, site measures and pre-start inspections
Confirm site readiness, access, storage and prerequisite works
Identify and formally communicate site constraints
Support production of RAMS documentation
Manage on-site installation in line with contractual and quality standards
Enforce installation quality standards
Record inspections, corrective actions and ensure defects are resolved prior to handover
About You
We're looking for a confident, commercially aware project leader with strong technical expertise and a hands-on approach to site delivery.
Essential Experience & Skills
Proven experience managing Major Projects within construction or façade sectors
Strong site-based delivery and quality control experience
Experience inspecting, validating and signing off installed works
SMSTS and CSCS certification
Desirable
ADSA BS/EN Standards Authorised Technician (training available if required)
What's Required
National travel and overnight stays as needed