Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager Location: Bedfordshire Employment Type: Full-Time | Hybrid & Flexible Working Salary: £55,000–£60,000 Professional Summary Experienced Construction Project Manager with a strong track record of delivering complex development projects ranging from £250k to £25m. Proven ability to manage schemes through all RIBA Stages from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. Adept at coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing contractors and consultants, and administering construction contracts within the UK development sector. Key Experience & Expertise * End-to-end project management across all RIBA Stages * Delivery of residential and mixed-use developments (£250k–£25m) * Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts * Tendering, procurement, and contractor appointment * Stakeholder coordination including consultants, contractors, funders, and regulators * Cost, programme, risk, and quality management * Investor and lender reporting Key Responsibilities * Prepared and maintained full project management documentation, including programmes, risk registers, issue logs, and lessons learned reports * Monitored and managed the design process to ensure timely delivery and compliance with Employer’s Requirements * Led tender processes, including preparation of tender documentation and contractor selection * Negotiated technical and commercial aspects of construction contracts * Coordinated preparation of Employer’s Requirements * Acted as day-to-day liaison with main contractors and professional teams, including close coordination with Quantity Surveyors and Environmental Advisors * Conducted regular site inspections to ensure works progressed in accordance with contractual and quality standards * Chaired and attended progress meetings to review programme, cost, and quality performance * Assisted in the preparation and administration of building contracts, consultant appointments, and warranties * Produced progress reports and recommendations for investors and lenders, maintaining tracker documentation * Managed action, progress, risk, and compliance trackers to ensure timely issue resolution * Attended and contributed to regular design team meetings to ensure design compliance * Oversaw project completion and handover, including liaison with occupiers and managing agents * Concluded final accounts and monitored projects during the defects liability period Education & Qualifications * BSc / MSc in Project Management or a related construction discipline Professional Skills * Excellent organisational and coordination skills * Strong commercial awareness * Effective communicator across multidisciplinary teams * Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to risk management