Project Manager Construction

Project Manager
Projects: Education, Commercial, Refurbishment & New Build

Ridgeway & Co are working with a Luton-based main contractor, in their search for an experienced Project Manager (up to Contracts Manager) to join their close-knit team and lead the delivery of education-focused refurbishment and new build projects across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and North London.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic contractor with a reputation for quality and repeat business, offering genuine career progression and direct reporting to the company Director.

Role Overview

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Oversee full project lifecycle from pre-construction through delivery to handover

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Lead day-to-day site operations and coordinate project teams and subcontractors

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Maintain project programmes, budgets and quality standards

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Report progress, risks and commercial matters directly to the Director

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Act as key point of contact for clients, consultants, site teams and supply chain

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Ensure compliance with health & safety and regulatory standards

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Chair site meetings and manage project documentation

Key Requirements

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Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering education sector projects (schools, academies, colleges or universities)

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Track record managing refurbishment, extensions and/or new build schemes up to £5m+

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Strong leadership and communication skills

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Confident working directly with directors and clients

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Commercially aware with a practical understanding of cost, programme and quality control

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Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver projects safely and to programme

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SMSTS and First Aid (essential)

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Full UK driving licence

If interested, please apply with your latest CV or contact James Bennett on the details provided