Junior Project Manager

Kingston Barnes Ltd

Project Manager – UK Construction

Please note we are looking at all levels of PM, from someone with minimal PM experience to lengthy PM experience

Location: Bristol (with regular travel across the Midlands and North)
Reports to: Head of Construction
Salary: £65,000–£85,000 + company car

About the Role

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our UK Construction team. Reporting to the Head of Construction, you will oversee the full lifecycle of industrial and logistics development projects — from land acquisition and planning support, through design, procurement, and construction, to tenant handover.

You will ideally have experience of working on large warehouse / tin shed type projects..

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

* Manage projects end-to-end — from concept to completion — in line with specifications and UK regulations.

* Serve as the main point of contact for all internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and tenants.

* Lead project teams to deliver developments safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Commercial & Procurement

* Develop and manage project budgets, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts.

* Lead procurement activities, including tendering, contract administration, and variation management.

* Oversee commercial reporting (CVRs, payment notices, final accounts) and negotiate consultant/supplier contracts.

Design & Technical Coordination

* Coordinate design development through planning, technical, and delivery stages.

* Ensure compliance with planning conditions, BREEAM/EPC objectives, and design standards.

* Manage technical queries and coordinate responses to contractor and tenant requirements.

Construction Delivery

* Oversee construction programmes, risk management, and site logistics.

* Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.

* Conduct regular site reviews and drive progress through proactive issue resolution.

Handover & Close-Out

* Manage QA/ITP closeout, O&M documentation, as-built drawings, and tenant handover with site teams.

* Support lessons-learned exercises and continuous improvement initiatives.

Candidate Profile

* Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.

* Proven track record managing industrial/logistics projects from inception to completion.

* In-depth understanding of UK construction contracts (JCT, NEC), procurement, and cost control.

* Familiarity with planning, design coordination, and sustainability frameworks (BREEAM, EU Taxonomy).

* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

* Self-motivated, organised, and capable of managing multiple projects independently.

* Ambitious and eager to contribute to the growth of the business