Project Manager Construction

Construction Project Manager – £14m CAT A Office Refurbishment

Location:

Reading, UK

Project Value:

£14 million

Project Type:

CAT A Commercial Office Refurbishment

Role Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Construction Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle delivery of a £14m CAT A office refurbishment in Reading. The role requires a confident leader with a proven track record in commercial office refurbishments, ideally of similar size and scope. You will manage planning, procurement, delivery, stakeholder coordination, and project close-out, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

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End-to-End Project Leadership: Manage the project from pre-construction through to completion and handover.

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Contractor and Consultant Management: Oversee and coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors.

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Programme and Budget Control: Develop and maintain project programme; manage and control budgets, cost reporting, and change control.

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Procurement Oversight: Lead or support the procurement of major packages and materials in line with the agreed procurement strategy.

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Stakeholder Management: Serve as primary liaison between client, design team, and contractors; attend and chair regular progress meetings

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Health & Safety Oversight: Monitor and enforce CDM Regulations and best H&S practices on-site.

Essential Experience and Qualifications:

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8+ years' experience managing large-scale construction or refurbishment projects, ideally in the commercial office sector.

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Proven track record delivering CAT A office fit-outs/refurbishments above £10 million.

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Degree-qualified in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.

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Professional accreditation (e.g. MCIOB, MAPM, RICS, or similar) preferred.

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Strong commercial acumen and experience working with JCT contracts.

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Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

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Sound understanding of construction methodologies, M&E coordination, and sustainability compliance (e.g. BREEAM, WELL).

Desirable:

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Experience with live building refurbishments or phased occupation strategies.

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Familiarity with digital project management tools (e.g. Asta, MS Project, Procore, or similar).

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Knowledge of modern sustainability standards and office infrastructure (e.g. smart buildings, energy efficiency systems)