Talk Recruitment

WANTED - SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER / PROJECT LEADER - GLOUCESTERSHIRE & WEST MIDLANDS - LEADING UK BUILDING CONTRACTOR Sector: Construction / Building Open to consider an already experienced Project Leader / Project Director or a Senior Project Manager. COMPANY We are recruiting for a Senior Project Manager or Project Leader / Project Director, to join one of the UK's largest and most successful privately owned building main contractors. Initial multi million pound new build Commercial project to start on in Gloucestershire, with long term work in the West midlands to follow. Previous experience on Commercial / Office projects would be advantageous but not essential. Initially based in the midlands supporting the project at preconstruction stage and then going to site in Gloucestershire from early next year. Following this project future long term work in the midlands. (Open to consider candidates local to the midlands and willing to travel to Gloucestershire for initial project with a view of future midlands work to follow long term or alternatively someone based closer to Gloucestershire to deliver this one project on a fixed term basis). What Makes it Great? -Opportunity to join one of the UK's leadingTier 1 building main contractors -Diverse range of building sector projects to keep things interesting (including Education, Commercial, MOJ, Student Accommodation, PRS and Hotels). -Multi-Million Pound Construction Projects. -Very low staff turnover. -Very stable and financially secure business, ideal employer for long term job security. -Excellent place for career progression with a busy work order book creating internal progression opportunities. ROLE: As Project Director you will be responsible for the overall leadership, direction, management and supervision of projects to achieve the best possible results and health and safety standards. You will be responsible for delivering projects to time, cost and quality targets and provide leadership and support to managing the delivery of projects liaising regularly with other department heads to ensure programme, specification and quality and cost objectives are achieved. Work closely with customers to manage the customer experience and journey. DUTIES: As Project Director the role will include: Lead the project team and manage the supply chain to deliver projects to time, meeting cost and quality targets. Monitor and drive weekly progress and liaise with other department heads to resolve any delays or issues identified. Ensure that a culture exists within the site construction team that guarantees the required quality of the build process is achieved. Ensure safety targets and standards are maintained by knowing what safety excellence looks like and communicating safety to the project team to deliver high standards. Foster a continuous improvement culture by actively seeking input from all members of the project team and encouraging them to implement safety improvements Proactively manage the customer relationship during delivery, including change and decision making to effectively manage expectations, and maintain long-term relationships Communication of a clear vision and strategy the project delivery team in order to deliver contracts in line with contract programmes and cost plans. Programme Management: proactively manage and monitor programmes Effective people management: build and manage the team around you, providing constructive feedback and inspiring others to progress. Ability to take ownership of projects whilst having the backing of a supportive team Aligning performance targets to business objectives, driving critical business areas such as Safety, Quality, Programme, Delivery and People. Requirements: To be considered for this Project Director role you must meet the following criteria: - Previous employment as a Project Director, Ops Manager, Construction Director, Construction Manager, Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager. - Previous experience on construction / building projects (Education, Healthcare, Commercial, Industrial, MOJ, Residential or Leisure) - Previous main contractor employment. - Confident and well organized. - Results driven. - High level of communication and client facing skills. - Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc). Remuneration: The successful Project Director will receive: Competitive Basic (Dependent on experience) Car / Allowance Healthcare Pension Bonus To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now. Services advertised by Talk Recruitment are that of an employment business and/or agency.

Overview M&E Coordinator / M&E Manager / Building Services Manager Previous Main Contractor or Sub Contractor or Consultancy experience all considered. Leading Tier 1 Main Contractor - Local Regional Projects + Very Strong Work Pipeline + Excellent Staff Bonus Sector: Building / Construction Role: Open to consider candidates at both M&E Manager level or Senior M&E Manager Level. Due to recent project wins you will work on projects starting shortly, predominately public sector projects (Schools etc), however previous experience in that sector is not essential. This employer is a very stable company on lots of long term project frameworks and a diverse range of projects including public and private sector. They also already have a 70% plus secure order book for 2026, so a great place for job security and long term local work. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to transfer their M&E experience into a main contractor environment, for example from a Sub contractor or Engineering Consultancy, or an already experienced main contractor M&E Coordinator / Manager. Responsibilities Coordinate and control specialist engineering installations and ensure work is completed to the specification and programme. Adhere to the company Health & Safety policy and monitor, co-ordinate and control the flow of M&E design information for timely construction activity. Ensure M&E designers identify hazards and assess risks to health and safety in the design. Review M&E design information at tender stage and perform a design gap analysis to advise the bidding team of any shortfalls. Ensure required approvals (statutory, regulatory, client, and company) are in place when required. Assist in ensuring M&E designers produce design development programmes that meet the contract programme and review them regularly. Assist in the selection and appointment of M&E consultant designers and design-and-build subcontractors when required. Ensure M&E information released for construction has been reviewed by interface designers and construction team and is approved prior to issue for construction, in line with the specification/contract. Ensure M&E designs and details are economic, within budget, and meet quality requirements. Validate M&E design on completion of the works and maintain cost and installation records, including witnessing testing and commissioning as required. Carry out cost checks on M&E design proposals and report deviations to senior management immediately. Ensure risk assessments are carried out and risks identified. Assist in producing O & M manuals upon project completion. Ensure subcontractors comply with the company Safety Management System and promote off-site manufacturing to meet programme and quality targets. Ensure production controls for monitoring, reporting, benchmarking works and improving performance. Qualifications Knowledge of the Building Sector. Previous employment as an M&E Co-ordinator, Building Services Coordinator, M&E Manager, Building Services Manager or related roles (e.g., Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Designer, Project Engineer, M&E Supervisor, or M&E Project Manager). Experience with building sector projects such as Commercial, Leisure, Mixed Use, Residential, Student Accommodation, Hotels, Healthcare, Education, Industrial, etc. Previous Main Contractor experience preferred but not essential; Engineering Consultancy or M&E Subcontractor backgrounds considered. Good communication skills and a relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC, etc.). Remuneration Competitive Basic (Dependent on experience) Car Allowance or Car Pension Bonus (Excellent track record of paying) Additional To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now. Services advertised by Talk Recruitment are those of an employment business and/or agency.