Time left to apply: End Date: August 31, 2025 (28 days left to apply)

Job requisition id: REQ-7064074

About Bovis

Bovis builds enduring partnerships by bringing together the right expertise, capabilities, and resources to deliver complex projects.

With decades of experience, we know that successful delivery of multi-year projects requires close collaboration and sharing risks across the supply chain. We invest in people and relationships at every level to ensure success.

We proactively anticipate challenges, drawing on our experienced, multidisciplinary teams to tailor our approach, simplify complexity, and minimize risks.

What we are recruiting for:

We are currently seeking a Project Manager for our regional Construction business as part of the DEOP team. DEOP (Defence Estate Optimisation Programme) is a multi-billion-pound government project to rationalize the Defence Estate across the UK. Bovis has been awarded five DEOP projects, with sites in Bicester, Gloucester, Stafford, Leicestershire, and Cirencester. This role is based in Gloucester.

Responsibilities:

1. Support and lead in creating a supportive team environment focused on skills and well-being.
2. Manage project delivery to meet deadlines, ensuring maximum outcomes for the client and Lendlease.
3. Maintain high quality standards and proactively address quality issues.
4. Review costs and control measures.
5. Ensure safety compliance across staff and contractors, maintaining records and reports.
6. Promote and recognize safe behaviors and practices.
7. Review and update Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) plans and lessons learned.
8. Ensure project sustainability objectives are met, complying with standards and regulations.
9. Update and review Project Execution Plans.
10. Oversee project reporting internally and externally.
11. Lead and participate in project meetings.
12. Build and maintain external relationships with clients and contractors to support development.

Experience & Background:

1. CSCS card holder.
2. Strong knowledge of the construction industry.
3. Strategic thinker with vision.
4. Ability to develop trust-based relationships.
5. Understanding of construction program duration and sequencing.
6. Experience with pre-construction planning and bid teams.
7. Effective communication and leadership skills.
8. Flexibility to adapt working methods to project needs.
9. Ability to deliver work packages within commercial targets.

Note: Due to the nature of this role, national security vetting procedures apply, including a full UK security check for the successful candidate. Further details can be found on the UK government websites.

We will provide:

• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution.
• Private medical health benefits.
• Life assurance.
• 25 days annual leave, with options to buy or sell additional days.
• 3 days wellbeing leave annually.
• Health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programmes.
• Discounted gym memberships nationwide.
• Industry-leading parental leave.

Belong at Bovis

We promote workplaces that value diversity, respect, and equal opportunity. We are a disability-inclusive employer and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and disabled persons. Please contact us for any necessary adjustments during the application process.

Our Values:

• We do what’s right, always.
• We succeed together.
• We bring energy.
• We are Bovis.

About Lendlease

Lendlease is a global leader in real estate and investment, focusing on creating vibrant cities and communities. Headquartered in Sydney, our teams operate across Australia, Europe, the Americas, and Asia, delivering innovative urban projects worldwide.