Role: Construction Project Manager
Location: Bedfordshire
Status: Full-Time, Hybrid and Flexible Working Hours
Salary: £55,000-£60,000 per annum

Key skills required for this role

BSc/MSc in Project Management or a related field within construction is required

Important

Our client, a dynamic and forward-thinking specialist development management company, is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Construction Project Manager to join their ever-expanding multi-disciplinary in-house team in Bedfordshire. This opportunity comes with hybrid and flexible working hours, allowing for a balanced work-life environment while delivering significant and meaningful projects in the Construction and Highways sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Completion of PM documentation (e.g., Programme of Works, Risk Register, Issues log, Lessons learned)
• Monitoring the design process to ensure completion on time and to the required standard
• Preparation of tender documentation and conducting the contractor selection process
• Negotiating the technical and commercial aspects of construction contracts, coordinating the preparation of the Employer's Requirements
• Acting as a day-to-day liaison with the main contractor and professional team, including the EA and QS
• Conducting regular site inspections to ensure works are progressing in accordance with the Employer's Requirements
• Attending regular progress meetings to review timing, cost, and quality of the works
• Preparing and administering various legal contracts, including building contracts and consultant appointments/warranties
• Preparing progress reports and recommendations for investors and lenders, including reviewing and updating tracker documentation
• Ensuring effective risk management, action completion, and issue resolution through comprehensive tracker maintenance
• Overseeing the design team meetings to ensure design development aligns with Employer's Requirements
• Managing the project handover from construction site to completed building, including liaison with building occupiers and managing agents
• Concluding the final account and monitoring the property during the defect's liability period

Job Requirements:

• BSc/MSc in Project Management or a related field within construction
• Proven experience as a Project Manager within the UK construction industry or developer setting
• In-depth knowledge of JCT contracts
• Demonstrated success in delivering complex projects on time and within budget
• Strong experience coordinating projects with various stakeholders through the RIBA design stages
• Innovative projects that challenge management and technical skills
• Collaborative environment with architects, engineers, and other professionals
• Commitment to continuous professional development and learning opportunities
• Flexible working hours to support work/life balance

If you are an experienced Construction Project Manager looking for an exciting new opportunity to lead complex development projects in a collaborative and innovative environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's growing and dynamic team in Bedfordshire.

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