Project Manager

Description:

Our client is a well-established construction business delivering high-quality projects across a diverse range of sectors including residential, commercial, education, healthcare, and mixed-use developments. Their reputation has been built on technical excellence, strong client partnerships, and a collaborative approach to project delivery.

With a healthy order book and a growing portfolio of secured work, they are continuing to expand their UK operations and are now seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished Project Manager to take responsibility for the successful delivery of a construction project from initial mobilisation through to final completion.

You will be responsible for leading site operations, managing project teams, and ensuring that all works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme, quality, and commercial objectives. The role involves close liaison with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth and successful project outcome.

Key Responsibilities

Take overall responsibility for the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects.
Manage project programmes, ensuring key dates, milestones, and delivery targets are achieved.
Coordinate all aspects of project delivery, including design management, procurement activities, construction methodology, logistics planning, and building services integration.
Monitor project progress and maintain accurate reporting using planning software such as Asta Powerproject or Microsoft Project.
Identify potential project risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies to minimise programme or cost impacts.
Oversee the management of design information, technical submissions, approvals, and statutory requirements.
Ensure full compliance with current legislation, including the Building Safety Act 2022 and CDM Regulations 2015.
Lead regular project meetings, driving actions through to completion and maintaining clear communication across all stakeholders.
Champion a strong health, safety, environmental, and wellbeing culture throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide leadership, guidance, and support to site teams, encouraging high performance and professional development.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, consultants, supply chain partners, and subcontractors.
Drive quality standards across the project, ensuring inspection processes and quality assurance procedures are consistently adhered to.

Candidate Requirements

Demonstrable experience delivering construction projects within a main contracting environment.
Sound knowledge of UK construction practices, legislation, and compliance requirements.
Competent user of project planning tools including Asta Powerproject and/or Microsoft Project.
Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to motivate and manage multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Organised and proactive approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Strong technical understanding and the ability to resolve project challenges efficiently.
Commitment to delivering projects safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.
CSCS certification is advantageous.

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation