We are looking to appoint Project Managers to support the delivery of a range of major construction projects across the Northern Home Counties. With a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team working on high‑profile, complex schemes.
You will play a key role in successfully delivering projects, leading site teams and working closely with commercial, design and client stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient and high‑quality outcomes.
What You'll Be Doing
* Leading the delivery of construction projects from pre‑construction through to completion
* Managing multidisciplinary project teams, including site, commercial and design functions
* Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards
* Managing programme, risk, change control and project performance
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
* Driving a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance with all regulations and standards
* Reporting on project progress and performance to senior stakeholders
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience as a Project Manager within construction or the built environment
* Experience delivering medium to large construction projects
* Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
* Good understanding of commercial, programme and risk management
* A proactive, organised and solutions‑focused approach
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive project performance
Why Join Wates?
* Be part of a growing team with a strong pipeline across the Northern Home Counties
* Work on a diverse range of high‑profile projects
* Join a purpose‑led, family‑owned business with a people‑first culture
* Collaborative, inclusive and supportive working environment
* Opportunities for career development and progression
* Competitive salary and benefits package
Our commitments:
Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.
We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at recruitment@wates.co.uk
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