THE COMPANY
We are representing a well-established regional main contractor with a turnover exceeding £60M. Known for their consistent growth and high-quality project delivery across commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and leisure sectors, our client is now seeking an experienced Project Manager for a major new development.
Due to geographical considerations for the upcoming project, they are particularly interested in candidates based south of Manchester, ideally local to the Cheshire or south Manchester area.
THE ROLE
This is a key appointment for a new-build care home project scheduled to commence in September 2025. The project will run for approximately 80+ weeks, with a construction value of £12M–£13M. The successful candidate would ideally join the business by late August.
Steel frame superstructure.
Metsec framing system.
Flat roof construction.
High-specification internal fit-out and external works.
As the Project Manager, you will take full ownership of day-to-day site operations from start to completion. You will be fully supported by a Contracts Manager and lead a well-supported on-site team including a Site Manager, and Site Engineer.
Overseeing all on-site activity and workforce.
Managing subcontractor performance and quality control.
Manage programme of works, Procurement schedules, supported by commercial lead.
Ensuring health and safety compliance.
Monitoring progress and maintaining programme milestones.
Communicating with internal teams and client-side representatives.
Supporting and mentoring junior team members.
Coordinating logistics and deliveries to maintain site efficiency.
Chairing regular progress meetings and producing detailed site reports.
Managing site documentation and ensuring compliance with QA procedures.
Liaising with external consultants, inspectors and local authorities as required.
ABOUT YOU
To succeed in this role, you will need a proven track record of delivering complex new-build projects, ideally within the care, residential or healthcare sectors. You must be comfortable taking responsibility from pre-construction through to handover.
SMSTS, First Aid, CSCS.
Experience delivering new-build steel frame schemes from inception to completion.
Stable employment history with reputable main contractors.
Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills.
Proficiency in construction software and IT systems.
Project Manager
APPLY AND REWARDS
Competitive salary of £70,000 - £75,000
Car allowance of £5,500 - £6,500
Pension scheme, private healthcare, and bonus potential
Career progression within a stable and growing contractor
To learn more, contact Carl Bennion on 07359 134507 between 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM for a confidential conversation, or click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV.
Don’t forget to give our PRG Social Media platforms a follow which will include jobs, candidate of the month rewards, events, competitions, and general construction news which can be found on our website.
By submitting your job application, you are hereby giving us your consent to use your personal data for recruitment purposes detailed in our GDPR Policy Document. This will be emailed to you along with confirmation that you are registered on our database.
JOB SECTOR
Commercial & Build
LOCATION
Leicester
JOB TYPE
Permanent
SALARY RANGE
£70k - £75k
HOURLY RATE
N/A
REFERENCE NUMBER
1266597
JOB TITLE
Project Manager

JOB SPECIFICATION
