Project Manager, Construction Manager​/ Foreman, Site Manager

Project Manager / Senior Site Manager
Manchester - Student Accomodation

We are working with a leading UK construction business that has secured an exciting new project in Manchester and is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of the delivery of a landmark purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team delivering a technically challenging city-centre development, comprising a 10-storey reinforced concrete (RC) framed structure, incorporating high-quality student accommodation, extensive communal areas, and complex building services installations.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the successful delivery of the project from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, programme control and commercial performance.

The Role
As Project Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the construction project, coordinating internal teams, consultants, subcontractors and key stakeholders to ensure the scheme is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
You will lead the delivery of a technically demanding PBSA development, managing the interfaces between the RC frame, envelope, MEP services, internal fit-out and specialist subcontract packages.
Key responsibilities will include:

Overall management and delivery of the project from mobilisation through to practical completion
Leading and coordinating subcontractors, specialist contractors and site teams
Managing the delivery of the reinforced concrete frame structure and subsequent construction phases
Ensuring programmes are developed, maintained and achieved through effective planning and coordination
Working closely with the commercial team to monitor progress, variations, risks and opportunities
Driving health & safety standards and ensuring compliance with CDM regulations
Managing quality assurance processes, inspections, snagging and handover requirements
Chairing progress meetings with subcontractors, consultants and client representatives
Reviewing design information, resolving technical queries and managing design coordination
Ensuring all works are delivered in line with the contract requirements, specifications and programme
Managing relation sh
Supporting the successful completion and handover of the PBSA development
You will be an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record delivering complex construction projects for a main contractor.
Ideally, you will have experience delivering projects within sectors such as:

Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA)
Residential developments
High-rise or multi-storey RC frame schemes
City-centre developments
Commercial or mixed-use projects
You will have strong technical knowledge of construction delivery, with the ability to manage multiple subcontract packages and coordinate complex build sequences.
The ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience working for a tier-one or established main contractor
Strong experience managing reinforced concrete frame structures
Proven subcontractor management skills
Excellent programme and delivery management experience
A strong understanding of quality, health & safety and construction best practice
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Relevant construction qualifications (SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid)
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