Construction Project Manager

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Oversee multiple construction projects, ensuring quality and budget compliance while engaging with clients to convert leads and manage project proposals.

Project Manager – Construction Projects & Client Engagement

About the Role

Our client is a leading manufacturer and installer of high-end, bespoke gate systems, delivering premium solutions to residential, commercial, and architect-designed properties. Renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, technical expertise, and outstanding customer experience, they partner closely with architects, contractors, developers, and end users across the UK.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of multiple construction projects (£50,000 - £500,000) while acting as the first point of contact for new client enquiries. This is a dynamic role that combines project delivery excellence with client relationship management and pre-construction support.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, commercially aware, and able to balance hands-on project management with building strong client relationships. You will play a key role in converting new leads into projects and ensuring they are scoped and estimated accurately.

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Delivery
    • Manage multiple construction projects from initiation to completion, ensuring quality, safety, and budget compliance.
    • Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain timelines and deliverables.
    • Monitor project progress, resolve issues, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
  • Client Engagement & Lead Conversion
    • Act as the first point of enquiry for new leads, responding promptly and professionally.
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and expectations.
    • Put together project scoping, pricing, and proposal development.
  • Pre-Construction Support
    • Participate in site visits and feasibility assessments.
    • Collaborate with design and technical teams to ensure accurate project specifications.
    • Provide input on risk assessments and value engineering opportunities.

Requirements

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience managing multiple construction projects simultaneously.
  • Strong understanding of construction processes, contracts, and compliance requirements.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications.
  • Commercial awareness and experience in estimating or assisting with cost proposals.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and MS Office Suite.

Personal Attributes

  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
  • Proactive and solutions-focused.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills.

Benefits

£45,000- £55,000 plus Bonus

Monday- Friday

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Universal Business Team (“UBT”) is a global enterprise spanning 19 countries across the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, Central America and Australasia. UBT, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, is a diversified business consultancy that supports clients with business-advisory and group-buying services with the objective to help businesses develop a competitive edge. UBT was launched in 2009 in response to the Global Financial Crisis to support client organisations that were either in distress or looking to improve their competitiveness and financial performance. Currently, UBT turns over $500M (AUD) and has aspirations for significant growth over the next three to five years. A recent decision was made to bring four separate global regions together under the one global brand and leadership team. UBT’s business advisory services comprise corporate training, consulting, recruitment, accounting, and group buying services. UBT facilitates leadership and business excellence for our client’s in their respective industries. Through the group buying function, UBT nurtures mutually-beneficial relationships between member businesses and world-leading providers of business goods and services. The outcome to which we strive is a “win-win” for small-to-medium enterprises and big business alike. UBT provides services and products to approximately 3,000 independent, family-owned businesses globally with combined annual revenues exceeding $12B (AUD). The majority are small to medium sized enterprises with typical annual revenue ranges between $5m-$20m. However, there are also some larger businesses with annual revenues in the range of $100m-$250m. The unifying feature of all UBT’s clients is that the owners are parishioners of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC). UBT (which is owned by the PBCC) supports clients by providing products, services and support designed to increase their profitability and growth. The after-tax profits generated by UBT are reinvested into community initiatives, predominantly through schools (established to educate the children of Brethren families) and charities, such as the Rapid Relief Team (“RRT”) and the Red Cross. UBT Recruitment are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We will apply a rigorous, objective selection process using non-discriminatory criteria, as far as possible on behalf of all the businesses we recruit for.To view our policy in full please contact [email protected]

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