About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the safe and successful delivery of installation projects across the UK. The role is responsible for managing projects from initial planning through to system commissioning and final project closure, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
You will work closely with clients, internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure projects meet contractual requirements and company objectives while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
This is a mobile role requiring frequent travel and occasional overnight stays.
Key Responsibilities
* Project Delivery: Manage installation projects from initiation through to commissioning and closure, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
* Planning & Documentation: Develop project schedules, briefs, and key documentation including site surveys, risk assessments, method statements, resource plans, and materials schedules.
* Client & Stakeholder Management: Liaise with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to confirm requirements, manage progress, and resolve issues.
* Risk & Resource Management: Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies while ensuring labour, materials, and equipment are available when required.
* Financial Management: Monitor project budgets, costs, and margins, including forecasting and managing project variations.
* Reporting: Maintain accurate project records and provide regular updates on progress, risks, costs, and resources.
* Team Leadership: Supervise site teams and subcontractors, ensuring teams are competent, properly briefed, and compliant with safe working practices (RAMS, toolbox talks).
* Health, Safety & Quality: Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, including conducting site audits and maintaining required documentation.
People Management
This role includes both direct and indirect management of staff and subcontractors assigned to each project. Responsibilities include:
* Supervising site teams
* Ensuring safe and effective working practices
* Coaching and mentoring team members
* Supporting skills and knowledge development
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential Skills
* Strong project planning and time management skills.
* Experience managing resources, labour, materials, and equipment within construction projects.
* Proven budget and financial management experience.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to delegate tasks effectively and motivate teams to deliver high-quality work.
Qualifications
* Relevant construction and/or project management qualification.
* CSCS Manager Level Card (required).
* Additional certifications such as SMSTS or CDM desirable.
* MAPM qualification desirable