Construction Project Manager
Location: Bedfordshire
Employment Type: Full-Time | Hybrid & Flexible Working
Salary: £55,000–£60,000
Professional Summary
Experienced Construction Project Manager with a strong track record of delivering complex development projects ranging from £250k to £25m. Proven ability to manage schemes through all RIBA Stages from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. Adept at coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing contractors and consultants, and administering construction contracts within the UK development sector.
Key Experience & Expertise
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End-to-end project management across all RIBA Stages
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Delivery of residential and mixed-use developments (£250k–£25m)
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Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts
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Tendering, procurement, and contractor appointment
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Stakeholder coordination including consultants, contractors, funders, and regulators
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Cost, programme, risk, and quality management
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Investor and lender reporting
Key Responsibilities
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Prepared and maintained full project management documentation, including programmes, risk registers, issue logs, and lessons learned reports
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Monitored and managed the design process to ensure timely delivery and compliance with Employer’s Requirements
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Led tender processes, including preparation of tender documentation and contractor selection
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Negotiated technical and commercial aspects of construction contracts
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Coordinated preparation of Employer’s Requirements
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Acted as day-to-day liaison with main contractors and professional teams, including close coordination with Quantity Surveyors and Environmental Advisors
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Conducted regular site inspections to ensure works progressed in accordance with contractual and quality standards
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Chaired and attended progress meetings to review programme, cost, and quality performance
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Assisted in the preparation and administration of building contracts, consultant appointments, and warranties
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Produced progress reports and recommendations for investors and lenders, maintaining tracker documentation
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Managed action, progress, risk, and compliance trackers to ensure timely issue resolution
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Attended and contributed to regular design team meetings to ensure design compliance
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Oversaw project completion and handover, including liaison with occupiers and managing agents
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Concluded final accounts and monitored projects during the defects liability period
Education & Qualifications
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BSc / MSc in Project Management or a related construction discipline
Professional Skills
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Excellent organisational and coordination skills
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Strong commercial awareness
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Effective communicator across multidisciplinary teams
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Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to risk management