Project Manager

The Opportunity

An established main contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major £32m care home development in Bath.

The scheme includes:

Full demolition works

Part new build construction

Extension to existing structures

Refurbishment and conversion of retained buildings

The project has now entered the demolition phase and will progress into a full two-year construction programme. This represents a high-profile, technically complex scheme requiring strong leadership from pre-construction through to final handover.

This appointment is being handled on a strictly confidential basis.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Contracts Director / Operations Director, the Project Manager will have full responsibility for the successful delivery of the scheme, including programme, cost, quality, safety, and client liaison.

You will act as the central point of coordination between the client team, consultants, subcontractors, and internal delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

Full project lifecycle management from demolition through to completion and handover

Leading site management, engineering, and commercial teams

Programme planning, monitoring, and recovery

Managing design development and technical coordination

Chairing progress meetings with stakeholders and consultants

Ensuring compliance with HSEQ standards and company procedures

Overseeing subcontractor procurement, performance, and coordination

Managing risk, change control, and project reporting

Maintaining strong client relationships and professional standards

Driving quality assurance and snagging processes

Ensuring successful commissioning and final account support

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate is likely to demonstrate:

Background in healthcare, residential, education, or complex refurbishment (desirable)

Strong knowledge of demolition, refurbishment, and new-build integration

Track record of running multi-disciplinary site teams

Excellent commercial and contractual awareness

Ability to manage live environments and stakeholder-sensitive schemes

Strong leadership and communication skills

Organised, methodical, and delivery-focused approach

Essential Experience & Qualifications

Experience as Project Manager / Senior Project Manager with a main contractor

SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold), First Aid

Strong understanding of JCT contracts

IT literate (project reporting, planning software, MS Office)

Full UK driving licence

Competitive basic salary (commensurate with experience)

Car allowance / company vehicle

Healthcare and company benefits

Long-term career progression with a stable contractor

Opportunity to deliver a flagship regional project

Details to be discussed confidentially.

Application Process

Due to the sensitive nature of this appointment, full client details will only be disclosed at interview stage.

All enquiries and applications will be handled in strict confidence.