Project Manager- Construction

  • Matchtech
  • Bletchley, Buckinghamshire
  • Aug 12, 2025
Full time Executive

Job Description


Our client, a dynamic and forward-thinking specialist development management company, is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Construction Project Manager to join their ever-expanding multi-disciplinary in-house team in Bedfordshire. This opportunity comes with hybrid and flexible working hours, allowing for a balanced work-life environment while delivering significant and meaningful projects in the Construction and Highways sectors.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Completion of PM documentation (e.g., Programme of Works, Risk Register, Issues log, Lessons learned)
  • Monitoring the design process to ensure completion on time and to the required standard
  • Preparation of tender documentation and conducting the contractor selection process
  • Negotiating the technical and commercial aspects of construction contracts, coordinating the preparation of the Employer's Requirements
  • Acting as a day-to-day liaison with the main contractor and professional team, including the EA and QS
  • Conducting regular site inspections to ensure works are progressing in accordance with the Employer's Requirements
  • Attending regular progress meetings to review timing, cost, and quality of the works
  • Preparing and administering various legal contracts, including building contracts and consultant appointments/warranties
  • Preparing progress reports and recommendations for investors and lenders, including reviewing and updating tracker documentation
  • Ensuring effective risk management, action completion, and issue resolution through comprehensive tracker maintenance
  • Overseeing the design team meetings to ensure design development aligns with Employer's Requirements
  • Managing the project handover from construction site to completed building, including liaison with building occupiers and managing agents
  • Concluding the final account and monitoring the property during the defect's liability period


Job Requirements:

  • BSc/MSc in Project Management or a related field within construction
  • Proven experience as a Project Manager within the UK construction industry or developer setting
  • In-depth knowledge of JCT contracts
  • Demonstrated success in delivering complex projects on time and within budget
  • Strong experience coordinating projects with various stakeholders through the RIBA design stages


Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Innovative projects that challenge management and technical skills
  • Collaborative environment with architects, engineers, and other professionals
  • Commitment to continuous professional development and learning opportunities
  • Flexible working hours to support work/life balance


If you are an experienced Construction Project Manager looking for an exciting new opportunity to lead complex development projects in a collaborative and innovative environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's growing and dynamic team in Bedfordshire.