Project Manager
12 hours ago
Nottingham
White Horse Employment are working exclusively with a leading organisation within the construction and environmental build sector, they are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Project Manager. This role sits within a specialist build division delivering a range of construction, environmental improvement and nature-based infrastructure projects across the UK. The position requires a strong balance of project leadership, commercial management, contract oversight, team development and delivery excellence across Safety, Quality, Time and Commercial (SQTC) standards. You’ll drive high-performing project teams, ensure robust commercial outcomes, and support the delivery of sustainable, nature-based solutions that promote biodiversity, resilience and environmental innovation. Key Responsibilities Pre-Construction • Lead project planning and support contract negotiations during pre-contract stages., • Oversee full project handover from estimating, typically four weeks before delivery., • Chair weekly internal project reviews (tabletops) and allocate clear project objectives., • Review all contract and tender documentation., • Produce accurate financial and commercial forecasts., • Lead procurement and mobilisation planning, ensuring alignment with tender allowances., • Develop full project plans incorporating scope, assumptions, deliverables and timelines., • Identify opportunities to enhance delivery through supply chain strategy, subcontracting, alternative suppliers and safer/more efficient delivery methods., • Compile project-specific CDM and construction documentation., • Submit initial project programmes (typically NEC3/4 Clause 32)., • Oversee safe and compliant site mobilisation. Construction Phase • Manage delivery to strict Safety, Quality, Time and Commercial standards., • Lead commercial optimisation, supply chain engagement and client negotiation., • Ensure project scope is delivered on time and on budget., • Identify and manage contract changes early, assessing impacts on SQTC., • Support commercial change management and cost estimation with the QS team., • Complete monthly forecasting and financial reporting., • Ensure accurate invoicing and positive cashflow., • Maintain strong client relationships through weekly progress meetings., • Build robust supply chain relationships to ensure quality delivery., • Provide visible leadership to project teams aligned with organisational values., • Ensure collection of all mandated project data and documentation. Post-Construction • Manage safe and efficient demobilisation., • Upload all project documentation to internal systems., • Contribute to internal project close-out reviews / lessons learned., • Ensure smooth client close-out including completion certificates, defect processes and retention., • Oversee final commercial and financial close with QS support. Additional Responsibilities • Support other business units with delivery where required., • Lead weekly resource allocation for the construction programme., • Support the Operations Manager in building and sustaining a high-performing division. Team Leadership • Lead, mentor and develop Site Managers and Supervisors., • Promote a collaborative, high-performance culture with clear communication., • Support succession planning, career development and people growth., • Assist with resourcing decisions across PAYE and subcontractor teams. Bids, Tenders & Business Development • Support estimators with high-quality bid documents, fee proposals and technical responses., • Contribute to key account management, lead generation and future project pipeline development., • Build relationships with clients and identify new business opportunities in line with business growth plans., • Promote services and innovations through events, webinars, and industry platforms. SQTC – Safety, Quality, Time & Commercial Safety • Embed a culture where safety is the first priority in every decision., • Ensure compliance with all safety policies, processes and procedures. Quality • Deliver consistently high-quality outputs., • Ensure compliance with quality and sustainability standards., • Promote learning, innovation and professional development., • Hold yourself and others accountable across the full SQTC framework. Time • Ensure efficient project and programme delivery., • Maintain milestones through effective planning and resource management., • Provide timely reporting and updates. Commercial • Support winning new and diverse work streams., • Meet or exceed project budgets and commercial targets., • Operations Manager, • Site Managers & Supervisors, • Site Operatives, • Project Administrators, • Other Business Unit Leads Benefits This role comes with a strong benefits package typical of the construction and environmental build sector, including: • Death in Service (2 × salary), • Vitality Healthcare (personal cover after probation), • Opportunity to join the LLP (post-probation), • Pay care, • Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured), • Employee competitions & voucher incentives, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Paid volunteering days, • Company car or car allowance, • 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, • Salary sacrifice pension scheme