Project Manager

Position:
Project Manager

Location:

Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom
Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 (dependent on experience, knowledge and qualifications)
Day Rate: £280 - £300 per day
Working Arrangement:
Site based

Employment Type:

Permanent or Contract

A Project Manager is required for a leading drylining contractor to oversee a £2 million drylining package on a major project based in Yeovil. The project forms part of a strong pipeline of work across the South West, offering excellent longer-term opportunities within the business. With a turnover of approximately £65 million and around 150 members of staff, the company operates from multiple offices across the UK.

• Take overall responsibility for the delivery of a £2 million drylining package.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, labour, materials and resources throughout the project.
• Develop and monitor project programmes to ensure key milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Liaise closely with the Principal Contractor, consultants, commercial team and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor project costs, variations and commercial performance alongside the Quantity Surveying team.
• Oversee quality, health & safety and compliance across all drylining works.
• Chair and attend progress meetings, providing regular updates on programme and project performance.
• Identify potential risks and delays, implementing solutions to maintain project progress.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and client requirements.
• Lead and support the site management team throughout project delivery.

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within drylining, interiors or a specialist subcontracting environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of drylining systems and specifications.
• Previous experience managing significant drylining packages from commencement through to completion.
• Strong understanding of project programming, commercial management and construction delivery.
• SMSTS and relevant CSCS qualification.
• Excellent leadership, communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to effectively manage subcontractors and site teams.
• Strong understanding of health & safety requirements and construction regulations.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Salary between £55,000 - £70,000, depending on experience, knowledge and qualifications.
• Alternatively, £280 - £300 per day for contract candidates.
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays for permanent employees.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Quarterly discretionary bonus scheme for permanent employees, discussed at interview.
• Strong pipeline of further work across the South West.
• Career development opportunities within a growing business.