Title: Project Manager
Location: Bristol
Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 + package
Sector: Main Contractor – New Build Residential / RC Frame Apartments
Start Date: ASAP
Project Manager - The Company:
Our client is a leading privately owned main contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering large-scale, high-specification construction projects across the South West.
With a strong pipeline of secured work in Bristol, the company delivers major new build developments across the residential, mixed-use sectors, typically ranging from £50m - £100m+.
Due to continued growth and a major flagship scheme starting on site, they are looking to appoint an ambitious and high-calibre Project Manager to join the team on a major RC frame apartment development in Bristol.
Project Manager - The Role:
This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven Project Manager to join a major £70m new build RC frame apartment scheme in Bristol, operating as the key number two on the project beneath the Project Lead.
The role would suit somebody already operating at Project Manager level within a recognised main contractor environment who is looking for a genuinely progressive opportunity with long-term career potential.
You will play a major role in driving the project day to day, helping lead site operations, programme delivery, subcontract coordination and client-facing meetings, while supporting the overall strategic delivery of the scheme.
This is not a sitting-back role. The business wants somebody energetic, commercially aware, technically strong and capable of taking ownership across both site delivery and project management functions.
Longer term, there is genuine opportunity for the successful individual to step into a lead project role within the business.
Typical responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the delivery of a large new build RC frame apartment scheme
* Managing subcontractors and site teams across multiple work packages
* Driving programme, coordination and site progress
* Leading site meetings and client interface meetings
* Working closely with the commercial and technical teams
* Monitoring health & safety, quality and programme performance
* Managing short-term programmes and reporting
* Using construction software and project reporting systems effectively
* Supporting the Project Lead with overall project strategy and delivery
* Maintaining high standards across all aspects of site operation
Project Manager - The Person:
* You must have strong main contracting experience delivering large new build construction projects.
* Previous experience on RC frame apartment projects or large multi-storey residential developments would be highly advantageous.
* The company is specifically looking for somebody driven, sharp, proactive and capable of operating with authority on a major project.
* Strong main contracting background
* Current experience operating at Project Manager level
* Experience on large new build projects
* RC frame apartment experience highly desirable
* Excellent communication and leadership skills
* Strong IT, reporting and programming capability
* Able to lead meetings and coordinate multiple stakeholders confidently
* High energy approach with strong site presence
* Commercially and operationally aware
* Career-driven individual looking to progress further
The Reward:
* Excellent salary and package
* Long-term Bristol-based work
* Flagship large-scale project exposure
* Clear progression opportunities within a successful privately owned contractor
* Strong pipeline of future Bristol projects
* Supportive but high-performing team environment
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