Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager
Location: Ampthill, Bedfordshire
Salary: Up to £60,000 + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract 
Working Pattern: 4-Day Week (Monday-Thursday) | 37.5 Hours

Lead a Major Defence Construction Project

TXM Recruit is proud to be partnering with one of the world's leading defence organisations to recruit an experienced Construction Project Manager for an exciting client-side opportunity based in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.

This is your chance to take the lead on the delivery of a major industrial construction project within a highly secure, technically advanced manufacturing environment.

Working client-side, you'll be the key interface between the business, consultants and contractors, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

If you have experience delivering complex industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, or defence construction projects, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Construction Project Manager, you'll join an experienced Facilities Project Team responsible for delivering a significant new-build industrial facility.

You'll oversee every stage of the project lifecycle, coordinating multiple stakeholders while maintaining control of the programme, cost, quality, and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a complex industrial construction project from inception through to completion.
• Act as the primary client representative with consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Manage project meetings and coordinate activities across multiple disciplines.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and overall performance.
• Review construction progress to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Assess and approve contractor applications for payment and invoices.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and scope changes.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, quality and construction standards.
• Provide regular progress updates to senior stakeholders.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering large-scale industrial or infrastructure projects. This role is ideally suited to someone with experience in manufacturing, defence, aerospace, pharmaceutical, energy, utilities, nuclear or other highly regulated industries.

Experience delivering bespoke industrial facilities with significant Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) packages would be highly advantageous.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience managing complex construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project delivery.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical documentation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors, and project budgets.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and construction quality standards.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Ability to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC to start, DV eligibility required).

Desirable

• Previous experience within Defence or MOD environments.
• Project Management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent).
• Experience working on high-security or mission-critical construction projects.

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £60,000
• Excellent benefits package.
• 4-day working week (Monday-Thursday) with flexible working.
• Opportunity to lead a major defence infrastructure project.
• Work with one of the world's leading defence engineering organisations.
• 18-month fixed-term contract with the potential for extension.
• Long-term career opportunities within a globally recognised business.

If you're looking to play a key role in delivering a high-profile construction project within the UK defence sector, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note that applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance.