Major Projects Manager
We are seeking an experienced Major Projects Manager to lead the safe, compliant, high-quality and profitable delivery of major construction projects across the UK.
This is a pivotal role with full accountability for site readiness, installation management, quality control, and progress validation. Acting as the primary operational lead on-site, you will ensure projects are delivered in line with contractual obligations, agreed programmes, quality standards, and approved budgets.
You will play a key role in protecting project margin by preventing reattendance, quality defects, delays, and handover disputes - while ensuring accurate monthly applications for payment are prepared and supported by verified site progress and quality documentation.
Key Responsibilities
Office-Based Responsibilities
* Lead the day-to-day management of the Major Projects delivery function
* Act as the primary operational contact for all Major Projects
* Provide first-line escalation for site-related operational and quality issues
* Liaise with production and logistics teams to resolve delivery or installation constraints
* Monitor project progress through installation to completion
* Maintain accurate CRM and ERP records to support forecasting, cash flow and audits
* Monitor and mitigate installation-driven margin erosion
* Maintain project trackers, quality logs and dashboards
* Prepare and submit accurate monthly applications for payment
* Provide supporting documentation including progress records, quality checks, and sign-off records
* Support resolution of payment queries and quality-related disputes
Site-Based Responsibilities
* Attend sites for surveys, site measures and pre-start inspections
* Confirm site readiness, access, storage and prerequisite works
* Identify and formally communicate site constraints
* Support production of RAMS documentation
* Manage on-site installation in line with contractual and quality standards
* Enforce installation quality standards
* Record inspections, corrective actions and ensure defects are resolved prior to handover
About You
We're looking for a confident, commercially aware project leader with strong technical expertise and a hands-on approach to site delivery.
Essential Experience & Skills
* Proven experience managing Major Projects within construction or faade sectors
* Strong site-based delivery and quality control experience
* Experience inspecting, validating and signing off installed works
* SMSTS and CSCS certification
Desirable
* ADSA BS/EN Standards Authorised Technician (training available if required)
What's Required
* National travel and overnight stays as needed
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