Job Title: Project Manager
Location: South Tyneside
Project Value: £72m New Build College
Employer: National Construction Contractor
A leading national construction contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager (No.2) to support the delivery of a landmark £72 million new build college project in South Tyneside.
Working alongside the Lead Project Manager, you will play a key role in the successful coordination and delivery of this major education scheme from construction through to handover. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected contractor with a strong pipeline of large-scale public sector projects across the UK.
The Role
Acting as the No.2 Project Manager on site, you will bridge the gap between senior project leadership and the operational site teams, ensuring programme, quality, safety, and commercial objectives are achieved.
You will be heavily involved in day-to-day project coordination, subcontractor management, stakeholder liaison, reporting, and driving programme performance on a technically challenging, high-profile development.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting the Lead Project Manager in the overall delivery of the project
Managing and coordinating site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners
Monitoring programme performance and assisting with short-term planning
Ensuring health, safety, environmental, and quality standards are maintained
Attending and leading progress meetings with internal and external stakeholders
Assisting with risk management, logistics coordination, and issue resolution
Reviewing progress against project milestones and reporting accordingly
Maintaining strong communication between management, design, and site operations teams
Supporting client relationship management throughout the build process
Contributing to successful project handover and completion
Requirements
Proven experience working for a main contractor in a Project Manager or Senior Site Manager capacity
Experience delivering large-scale new build projects, ideally within education, healthcare, commercial, or public sector environments
Strong understanding of construction processes, programme management, and site operations
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams within a live construction environment
SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid qualifications preferred
Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management or related discipline advantageous
What’s on Offer
Opportunity to work on a flagship regional development
Long-term pipeline of major projects with a nationally recognised contractor
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing business
Collaborative and professional project environment
For further information or a confidential discussion, please apply with your CV