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Project Manager

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 400 - 450 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Cumbria

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Project Manager - Construction 
 
Location: Cumbria (covering two live project sites) 
Freelance Inside IR35 - Paid via PAYE Umbrella company 
 
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of two construction schemes across Cumbria, acting in the role of Principal Contractor and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. 
 
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional who thrives in a client-facing environment, has strong stakeholder management skills, and enjoys leading multiple projects simultaneously. 
 
The Projects 
 
You will oversee the delivery of two live construction schemes: 
 
£2.5 million re-roofing project & A Laboratory refurbishment, including: 
Re-roofing works 
Mechanical & Electrical installations 
Internal laboratory refurbishment 
Small demolition works 
 
Each project will have a dedicated Site Manager responsible for the day-to-day site operations. Your role will be to provide strategic leadership, coordinate project delivery, manage stakeholders and consultants, and act as the Principal Contractor while protecting the clients interests throughout the construction programme. 
 
Key Responsibilities 
Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of both construction projects. 
Lead the project teams, supporting the Site Managers and ensuring works are delivered safely and efficiently. 
Act as the Principal Contractor, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and all statutory obligations. 
Manage client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact throughout project delivery. 
Coordinate multidisciplinary design and consultant teams. 
Monitor programme, cost, quality and risk across both schemes. 
Establish and maintain effective governance, reporting and programme controls. 
Chair project meetings and provide regular progress reports to senior stakeholders. 
Ensure contractual obligations are met and project objectives are achieved. 
Manage change control, risk mitigation and project communications. 
Promote a collaborative culture focused on quality, safety and client satisfaction. 
About You 
 
The successful candidate will demonstrate: 
 
Significant pre-contract project or programme management experience. 
Experience delivering public-sector infrastructure, regeneration or built-environment projects. 
Strong construction delivery knowledge with experience managing multiple workstreams. 
Excellent stakeholder management skills, including working with public sector clients and local authorities. 
Experience establishing governance structures, reporting processes and programme controls. 
The ability to lead multidisciplinary consultant and project teams. 
Strong commercial awareness and risk management capability. 
Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills. 
Qualifications 
 
Essential: 
 
Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline. 
Chartered status with APM, CIOB, RICS or ICE, or working towards chartership. 
PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent structured project or programme management qualification. 
 
Desirable: 
 
Engineering or regeneration project background. 
Experience acting in a Principal Contractor capacity under CDM Regulations. 
Site Based qualifications of CITB SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS CARD would also be advantageous. 
 
Please contact Mark Warrington on (phone number removed) for more details on this role

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