Project Manager, Construction Manager​/ Foreman, Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Location: Bath, Somerset
Salary: £70,000–£80,000 per annum + package
Project Value: £70 million
Project Duration: 3 Years
Sector: Main Contracting | Heritage | Refurbishment

O'Neill & Brennan are working in partnership with an established main contractor to appoint an experienced Project Manager for a prestigious £70 million redevelopment in the heart of Bath.

This landmark, three-year project involves the extensive transformation of an existing heritage building, presenting a technically complex construction environment where meticulous planning, exceptional attention to detail and high standards of delivery are essential.

Working alongside the Project Lead, the successful candidate will take a pivotal role in managing day-to-day construction operations, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring the project is delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety and technical compliance.

This position requires a technically accomplished, highly organised and professional Project Manager who takes genuine pride in the finer details of construction delivery.

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with the project programme.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, ensuring works are appropriately sequenced, monitored and delivered to the required standards.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate subcontractor records, including progress reporting, quality documentation, inspections and compliance records.
• Review construction methodologies, technical specifications and drawings, identifying potential issues and implementing appropriate solutions.
• Work closely with design, commercial and operational teams to ensure effective coordination throughout the construction process.
• Monitor construction quality, ensuring works comply with approved specifications, drawings and contractual requirements.
• Identify and manage technical challenges associated with working within an existing heritage structure.
• Maintain robust project documentation, reporting procedures and quality assurance processes.
• Support the Project Lead in programme management, progress reviews, subcontractor performance and stakeholder communication.
• Lead and coordinate site management teams, promoting a culture of accountability, professionalism and attention to detail.

We are particularly interested in speaking with Project Managers who demonstrate a strong technical understanding of construction and a methodical, disciplined approach to project delivery.

Essential experience and attributes:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within an established Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor.
• A successful track record delivering technically demanding construction projects, ideally valued at £20 million or above.
• Excellent technical knowledge of construction methodologies, sequencing, design coordination and quality management.
• Demonstrable experience managing subcontractors and maintaining detailed, accurate records throughout the construction process.
• Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail and a structured approach to project administration.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage professionally with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• The ability to anticipate technical challenges, resolve problems proactively and maintain consistently high standards.

Desirable experience:

• Heritage or listed building refurbishment.
• Complex structural alterations and refurbishment within existing buildings.
• High-specification construction projects involving intricate detailing and demanding quality requirements.

• £70,000–£80,000 basic…