Project Manager

Newcastle upon Tyne
Competitive Salary + Benefits Package

Lead Projects. Develop Teams. Drive Success.

Our client is a highly regarded construction contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the North East. Due to continued growth and a healthy pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple construction schemes and play a key role in the ongoing success of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Project Manager or an ambitious Site Manager who is ready to take the next step into a broader leadership role.

Reporting directly to the Contracts Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple projects, ensuring the highest standards of health & safety, quality, programme performance, commercial control and client satisfaction are achieved throughout the project lifecycle.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will take ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover, ensuring operational excellence across all aspects of delivery.

You will be responsible for coordinating project teams, managing resources, maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a proactive individual who can effectively manage site teams, subcontractors, stakeholders and project performance while driving a positive culture across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full operational responsibility for the delivery of multiple concurrent construction projects.
• Lead and develop Site Managers, providing guidance, support and performance management.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Manage project resources including labour, subcontractors, plant and materials.
• Monitor progress against programme and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all company procedures, policies and legislative requirements.
• Identify and implement value engineering opportunities to maximise project profitability.
• Monitor commercial performance including costs, margins, productivity and project KPIs.
• Review project performance and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Chair project meetings and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Manage risk, resolve project challenges and drive solutions-focused outcomes.
• Oversee project completion, defect management and successful handover to clients.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure all Health & Safety requirements are consistently achieved.

About You

We're keen to speak with experienced construction professionals who have a proven track record of delivering successful projects within the construction sector.

Applications are encouraged from:

• Experienced Project Managers seeking a new challenge.
• Senior Site Managers looking to progress into Project Management.
• Construction professionals with strong leadership and operational management experience.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience managing construction projects from inception through to completion.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and project delivery.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of budgets and profitability.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong planning, programming and organisational skills.
• Ability to identify risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.