Construction Project Manager / Senior Site Manager
Location: Manchester
Project Type: University refurbishment project
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Additional: Car allowance / Private Healthcare
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager or Senior Site Manager to lead a major refurbishment project within a University environment in Manchester. This is a site-based role, responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of works on a complex live refurbishment scheme worth over £5m.
You will take ownership of site operations, coordinating subcontractors and site teams to ensure the project is delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to a high standard of quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Day-to-day management of a £5m+ refurbishment project
- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to meet programme milestones
- Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance
- Lead site briefings and ensure clear communication across all site personnel
- Monitor quality, manage defects and ensure works meet specifications and regulations
- Act as the main on-site point of contact for clients, consultants and stakeholders
- Produce progress reports, site records and health & safety documentation
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and site policies
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience as a Construction Project Manager or Senior Site Manager on £5m+ projects
- Strong understanding of refurbishment works, ideally in live or occupied environments
- SMSTS and First Aid at Work certification
- Strong leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills
- Confident managing subcontractors and site teams
Desirable:
- Construction-related qualification or trade background
- Experience using project management or site reporting software
- Chartered or working towards professional membership (CIOB, RICS or similar)
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- Car allowance
- Private Health Care offering
- Company pension scheme
- 33 days holiday (including bank hols)
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV.
Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.
Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.
