️ Project Manager - Construction
📍 Northeast Cambridge / West Norfolk | 💷 £70,000 - £80,000 + package 🕒 Full-time | Permanent 📅 Start: ASAP
We are currently recruiting for family-run main contractor delivering high-quality new build and refurbishment projects across the East of England. With a typical project value of £0.5m to £15m, we operate in major sectors including commercial, education, industrial, leisure, healthcare, and social housing.
We're currently looking to strengthen our Senior Site and Project Management team with a driven and experienced Project Manager to lead projects in and around Northeast Cambridge and West Norfolk.
If you're looking to take on a rewarding, hands-on leadership role with a highly respected regional contractor, we'd love to hear from you.
🔧 Key Responsibilities:
Lead day-to-day operations on site, ensuring delivery in line with programme, cost, quality, and safety expectations
Manage site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners effectively and collaboratively
Act as the key client interface on projects, representing the business with professionalism and care
Work closely with internal teams (Design, Surveying, Buying, Document Control) and report to the Divisional Director
Maintain accurate site records and proactively solve problems as they arise
Assist the Contracts Manager and mentor junior site managers as needed
Deliver projects safely and efficiently, in line with Health & Safety regulations and company procedures ✅ What We're Looking For:
Experienced Project Manager or Senior Site Manager from a main contracting background
Proven track record managing new build and refurbishment projects up to £15m in value
Sector experience in at least one of: commercial, educational, industrial, leisure, health, or housing
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Strong organisational ability and attention to detail
Able to develop and manage short-term programmes (ASTA knowledge beneficial)
Proactive, can-do approach with the ability to anticipate challenges on site
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel or lodge away as required 📜 Required Qualifications & Training (Desirable):
SMSTS
CSCS (Manager level)
First Aid at Work
Temporary Works Coordinator
Asbestos Awareness
Strong understanding of current Health & Safety legislation 💼 What's On Offer:
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 (dependent on experience)
Company car / car allowance
Private healthcare
Life assurance & contributory pension scheme
Profit-based discretionary bonus
Annual leave entitlement
Generous travel & lodging allowances
Access to internal First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme
Ongoing training and genuine long-term career opportunities 📍 Location:
Ideally based near the northwestern edge of our core region (Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire)—within easy reach of the A14 (Cambridge-Ipswich) or M11 (Cambridge-M25) for project access.
📩 How to Apply:
If you're a results-driven Project Manager who thrives in a collaborative and professional environment, apply now for a confidential conversation