Project Manager, Contracts Manager

Project Manager - Berkshire

Salary: £62,000 - £74,000 + Car Allowance

Location:

Berkshire Sector:
Education Commercial Leisure Healthcare Industrial Type:
New Build & Refurbishment Projects (Value: £2m-£8m+)

About the Role

We are working in partnership with a well-established regional building contractor to appoint an experienced Project Manager to lead a variety of new build and refurbishment schemes across Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and surrounding counties.

Projects typically range between £2 Million and £8 Million, spanning a diverse portfolio of sectors including education, commercial, leisure, healthcare, and industrial. You will take full ownership of projects from pre-construction through to handover, ensuring safe delivery, technical excellence, and strong commercial outcomes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable contractor with a strong regional presence, a healthy pipeline of work, and a supportive senior leadership team.

Project Delivery

• Lead projects through all phases: pre-construction, delivery, and handover.
• Coordinate design consultants and ensure technical information is managed effectively.
• Oversee daily site operations, ensuring programme, cost, and quality standards are met.
• Act as the principal point of contact for clients throughout the project duration.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Take responsibility for project budgets, cost reporting, and contractual obligations.
• Work closely with commercial teams to ensure projects achieve agreed financial targets.
• Manage risk, identify issues early, and implement mitigation strategies.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide clear leadership to site teams, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Promote a proactive and collaborative site culture, with a strong focus on safety.
• Mentor and support junior team members as part of wider team development.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience delivering new build and refurbishment projects for a main contractor.
• Strong understanding of sectors such as education, healthcare, commercial, leisure, or industrial.
• Demonstrable leadership skills with the ability to drive project performance.
• Commercially aware, with experience of JCT or NEC forms of contract.
• Capable of leading projects of varying complexity and value.
• Relevant construction-related degree or professional qualification

Salary & Benefits

• £68,000 - £72,000 (experience dependent)
• Car allowance
• Annual performance bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact James Mitchell at Hays for a confidential discussion.

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