Project Manager Construction in St Albans, Hertfordshire

Projects: London & Midlands
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 per annum (DOE) + Package
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Sector: Construction | Design & Build | Mixed-Use Developments | Industrial Fit Out

About the Opportunity

Poolhall Recruitment are working with a growing construction contractor to recruit an experienced Project Manager to deliver a range of exciting mixed-use development and industrial fit-out projects across London and the Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware and site-focused Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion. The role is based in Oxfordshire, with regular travel to projects throughout London and the Midlands.

You will be joining a business with a strong pipeline of work spanning industrial, commercial, mixed-use, refurbishment, and fit-out sectors.

The Role

Reporting to the Project & Design Directors, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of construction projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

You'll play a key role in managing site teams, consultants, subcontractors, and client relationships throughout the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from pre-construction and design development through to completion and handover.
• Manage programmes, budgets, resources, and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate design teams, consultants, subcontractors, and supply chain partners.
• Oversee procurement activities and subcontract package management.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with quality expectations.
• Monitor progress against programme and manage project reporting.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining delivery objectives.
• Manage client relationships and act as the primary point of contact throughout delivery.
• Control project costs, variations, valuations, and change management processes.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular updates to senior management.

Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within the construction sector.
• Experience delivering mixed-use developments, industrial, commercial, or fit-out projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and project delivery processes.
• Experience managing subcontractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent programme management and organisational skills
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Experience within Design & Build environments.
• Background delivering industrial units, warehousing, logistics facilities, manufacturing environments, or commercial developments.
• Experience on mixed-use schemes incorporating residential, retail, commercial, or leisure elements.
• HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent construction-related qualification.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certifications.

What's On Offer

• £60,000 - £75,000 basic salary (DOE).
• Company car or car allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of high-value projects.
• Supportive and growing business with a strong project pipeline.
• Opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of landmark mixed-use and industrial developments.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Project Manager looking to join a growing contractor delivering mixed-use developments and industrial fit-out projects across London and the Midlands, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Poolhall Recruitment.

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