Project Manager
Project Manager
£75,000 – £85,000 plus package
City of London
gap construction are seeking a Project Manager to join a leading main contractor delivering complex and high profile schemes across London.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional to take ownership of major projects, lead a high performing delivery team, and work closely with clients and professional teams to ensure outstanding results.
Performance Objectives
Take full responsibility for leading a delivery team to ensure successful completion of projects to programme, cost, quality, and safety targets.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams, representing the business in a professional and positive manner.
Provide strategic oversight across the project lifecycle, from early design coordination through to completion and handover.
Offer solutions to challenges quickly and confidently, ensuring momentum is maintained and delays are mitigated.
Review programmes, design documentation, shop drawings, and technical details, contributing improvements where required.
Promote best practice on site including Quality, Health and Safety, and Zero Defects initiatives.
Manage project risks, escalating issues appropriately and ensuring senior leadership remain informed.
Produce accurate reports, updates, and progress summaries for project stakeholders.
Take a leading role in client meetings, presentations, and progress reviews.
Provide buildability input and value engineering options where beneficial.
Lead and develop a motivated project team, encouraging collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Implement company systems, procedures, and controls to ensure seamless project delivery.
Person Specification
Minimum 10 years experience in a project management role within the construction industry.
Recognised qualification in a construction related discipline.
Strong technical knowledge including construction methods, M and E systems, programming, and procurement.
Confident communicator capable of building positive relationships at all levels.
Effective decision maker with strong leadership, delegation, and team development skills.
Excellent organisation and planning abilities with a methodical approach.
Fully conversant with CDM and relevant Health and Safety legislation with a proven track record of successful implementation.
Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
CSCS card holder and valid first aid certification.
Positive, energetic, and solutions focused approach to project delivery.
Apply
If you are interested in the above position, please contact James at gap construction or email your updated CV.
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