Construction Project Manager
3 days ago
Yeovil
Position: Construction Project Manager – (Contract) Location: Yeovil, BA21 4PG Start Date: October 2025 Contract Duration: Until April 2026 possible to extension Day Rate: ~£400/day CIS Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a £12m school project at School, Yeovil. This is a key role managing a live education site, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality project delivery. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in school construction projects, strong leadership skills, and the ability to engage with stakeholders including local authorities, school representatives, and the client team. Key Responsibilities • Lead the end-to-end delivery of a £12m school construction project., • Oversee the programme, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards., • Manage subcontractors and supply chain partners, driving performance and accountability., • Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, ensuring clear communication at all stages., • Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, particularly in a live school environment., • Manage risk, resolve construction challenges, and support effective decision-making., • Provide progress reports and updates to senior management and the client team. Candidate Profile • Demonstrable experience as a Project Manager on education/school construction projects (essential)., • Strong background managing projects in the £5m–£20m value range., • Excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience delivering in sensitive environments such as schools., • Proven ability to manage subcontractors, budgets, and project programmes., • Good knowledge of M&E coordination, RC Frame/Steel structures, and traditional builds. Qualifications & Requirements • SMSTS (essential)., • IOSH (essential)., • CSCS, • First Aid at Work (desirable)., • Strong IT skills (Power project, MS Office).