Project Manager in Braintree, Essex

Project Manager – Construction

Location: Essex, Cambridgeshire & London
Salary: £65,000–£80,000 + Package

The Opportunity

An established and growing construction and refurbishment contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its team and deliver a varied portfolio of projects across Essex, Cambridgeshire and London.

Working across a diverse range of sectors, including NHS and healthcare, office refurbishments, public sector schemes and regeneration projects, this is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware and delivery-focused Project Manager to take ownership of projects from inception through to completion.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in construction project management, excellent organisational skills and the ability to programme and manage complex projects effectively. Proficiency in Microsoft Project, with programming experience being essential, is a key requirement for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage construction, refurbishment and regeneration projects from pre-construction through to practical completion and handover.

• Develop, maintain and update detailed project programmes using Microsoft Project.

• Monitor project progress against agreed programmes, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective measures.

• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants, suppliers and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

• Oversee project budgets, costs, variations and commercial performance in collaboration with the commercial team.

• Ensure all works comply with current health and safety legislation, quality standards and contractual requirements.

• Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and project teams, providing regular progress updates and reports.

• Identify and manage project risks, resolving issues proactively to maintain programme and quality objectives.

• Ensure appropriate quality control procedures are implemented throughout the project lifecycle.

• Manage project documentation, progress meetings, reporting and handover procedures.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within the construction industry.

• A strong track record of delivering refurbishment, fit-out, healthcare, public sector or similar construction projects.

• Essential: Strong programming skills using Microsoft Project, including the ability to develop, manage and update detailed construction programmes.

• Excellent knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, project delivery and programme management.

• Experience managing subcontractors, consultants and multiple project stakeholders.

• A sound understanding of health and safety requirements, quality assurance and construction contracts.

• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage project costs and resources effectively.

• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects to demanding deadlines.

• Relevant construction qualifications, such as an HNC, HND or degree, would be advantageous.

The Package

• Salary: £65,000–£80,000, depending on experience.

• Additional benefits and package.

• Opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of projects in Essex, Cambridgeshire and London.

• A challenging and rewarding role with responsibility for delivering high-quality construction projects across a range of sectors.