Project Manager – Main Contractor – Central London About the Client Our client is a leading specialist contractor operating across construction, landscaping, and public realm projects throughout the UK. They are recognised for delivering high-quality schemes as a main contractor, with a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and collaborative project delivery. About the Role The Project Manager will represent our client in the successful delivery of projects from site establishment through to final handover, ensuring they are completed on time and to the highest quality standards. The Project Manager will hold overall responsibility for the coordination of design, procurement, and construction activities, while providing strong leadership on site and maintaining full accountability for health, safety, environmental, and quality HSEQ performance. Responsibilities * To ensure the procurement of all materials required for project delivery ensuring value is maximised. * To produce and monitor the procurement schedule. * To lead the design / procurement process for projects, working with design consultants, design team and the clients supply chain and sub-contractors to complete the design in line with programme requirements. * To monitor all project materials with a particular focus on long lead bespoke items. * To understand the contract scope, monitor change and variations and work closely with the Quantity Surveyor to ensure cost and value are accurately tracked. * To forecast and monitor project labour, plant and material on site weekly, against programme and tender allowances. * To produce project construction phase programme in ASTA, fully resource and update progress weekly. * To complete a detailed monthly progress report. * To build strong client relationships and present a positive and professional image of the client. * To manage all client HSEQ and production paperwork and reporting. * To lead all elements of HSEQ on the project and fully implement all the clients procedures and best practice. * To chair weekly internal team meetings. * To produce and attend CVR with Quantity Surveyor and Contracts Manager. * To produce and implement all project specific plans (CMP, ITP, QP, TMP, WMP etc.). * To procure subcontract packages and manage through the delivery stage * To lead in delivering the best quality work, first time around. * To manage O&M / health and safety file production. Requirements Qualifications & Technical Skills * Relevant professional qualification * SMSTS certification * NVQ Level 6 (or equivalent) * 3-day First Aid at Work * Temporary Works Co-ordinator, Confined Space Awareness, Asbestos Awareness and Proficiency in ASTA and AutoCAD Skills & Attributes * Strong leadership and people management and organisational skills * Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities * Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities under tight deadlines * Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across teams Experience * Proven technical and project management abilities * Knowledge of the requirements and implementation of CDM regulations * Ability to produce Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets and implement safe systems of work * Sufficient experience required in construction