Details:
- Salary: £60,000 - 75,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Reading Berkshire
- Date: 23 hours ago
Description:
Job Title: Project Manager (Main Contractor)
Location: Berkshire / Hampshire / Surrey (Regional sites)
Salary: £68,000 - £76,000 + Car Allowance & Package
Start Date: Q1
The Opportunity
Looking to step away from tier-one bureaucracy into a respected, family-feel regional contractor?
We are hiring an experienced Project Manager for an established main contractor delivering commercial, education, industrial, and residential projects up to £10m+. With over 80% of next year's turnover secured, 95%+ staff retention, and high repeat business, they offer genuine stability without treating you like just a number.
The Role
Leading projects from early involvement through to completion, you will:
Drive site operations and lead delivery teams, sub-contractors, and site managers.
Collaborate upstream with the pre-con team on tenders, buildability, and programming.
Maintain high standards of delivery using modern PM software (Procore / Asta preferred).
Manage client relationships and work closely with commercial teams on budget control.
What You'll Need
Proven track record as a lead PM with a regional or national main contractor.
Experience delivering projects (£3m-£10m+) across varied sectors (commercial, residential, industrial, or education).
Pre-construction awareness (method statements, logistics, and programming input).
Valid SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, and First Aid.
Commutable across Berkshire, Hampshire, and Surrey.
Package & Perks
£68,000 - £75,000 base salary (dependant on experience)
Car allowance or company car + fuel card
Competitive pension, healthcare, and discretionary bonus
Supportive, non-corporate culture with real work-life balance
Apply now with your CV for a confidential introductory discussion.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
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