Project Manager, Construction Manager​/ Foreman, Site Manager

Location: Antrim

Project Manager Bedford, Bedfordshire – office based with site visits Up to £55,000, depending on experience Permanent | 8:30am – 5:00pm | 25 days' holiday | Bonus | Pension Project Manager Benefits 25 days holiday per year, with 2–4 days reserved for Christmas shutdown Discretionary bonus Pension scheme, with salary sacrifice option after 3 months and company-matched contributions Family-run business with a supportive culture

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8:30 – 17:00 About the Company This established Bedford-based manufacturer designs, manufactures and installs specialist security products for the UK construction industry. Its products include ballistic, blast-resistant and healthcare doors, walls, windows and louvres, used across government, healthcare and critical-infrastructure projects. The business has a stable team, a practical management style and a supportive working environment. Continued growth has created an opportunity for a Project Manager to join the Bedford office and manage specialist manufacturing and installation projects from handover through to completion.

Project Manager Role This is mainly an office-based role in Bedford, with regular site visits to check progress, attend meetings and deal with any issues. As Project Manager, you will take responsibility for projects once they have been secured, coordinating design, manufacture, delivery and installation through to final handover. You will keep programmes on track, manage costs and maintain clear communication with clients, site teams, suppliers and internal departments.

Project Manager Responsibilities
· Manage specialist manufacturing and installation projects from order through to completion
· Review contracts, drawings, specifications and project requirements
· Prepare and maintain project programmes, budgets and progress records
· Coordinate design, procurement, production, delivery and installation
· Liaise with clients, main contractors, suppliers, subcontractors and site teams
· Attend site visits and progress meetings as required
· Monitor costs, variations, risks and project deadlines
· Resolve technical or site issues quickly and keep all parties updated
· Ensure work is completed safely, to specification and to the required quality
· Manage handover information, snagging and project close-out What They Are Looking For
· Experience as a Project Manager within construction, manufacturing, subcontracting or a specialist trade
· A good understanding of construction programmes, drawings and specifications
· Experience coordinating manufacture, delivery and site installation
· Confident dealing with clients, contractors, suppliers and site teams
· Commercial awareness, including costs, variations and project risk
· Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills
· Good Microsoft Office skills and the ability to maintain accurate project records
· A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites Why Apply?
· Join an established specialist manufacturer with a strong order book
· Manage varied projects from the Bedford office and on site
· Work with a supportive management, production and commercial team
· Take responsibility for projects from handover through to completion
· Permanent role paying up to £55,000, plus bonus and pension Apply for the Project Manager Role If you are an experienced construction or manufacturing Project Manager looking for an office-based role in Bedford with site visits, apply online or send your CV to Sally Whittingham. Relevant experience may include:
Project Manager, Construction Project Manager, Manufacturing Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Installation Project Manager, specialist construction, security products, manufacturing, site installation, project delivery and contract management.