Project Manager
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Project Manager
Location: Stockport
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday – 7.30-4.30
We are seeking a proactive and driven Project Manager to oversee the full project lifecycle – from pre-construction handover through to final account. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a variety of exciting projects, ensuring seamless coordination across internal teams, suppliers, and third-party stakeholders.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Acting as the key point of contact for clients, you will manage projects end-to-end, delivering exceptional service while maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders.
- Take full responsibility for project performance, reporting KPIs to the Contract Manager and providing clear, concise updates and documentation.
- Ensure projects meet health & safety requirements, prepare RAMS documentation, and promote a positive safety culture on site.
- Lead design approvals and oversee project progress through production, installation, and completion phases.
- Collaborate closely with our commercial team on CVRs – monitoring budgets, controlling costs, and forecasting financial outcomes.
- Attend pre-start, progress, and ad-hoc site meetings, ensuring you stay ahead of project developments and challenges.
- Work alongside the commercial team to drive margin growth through design improvements, value engineering, and problem-solving during the installation phase.
Requirements
What We’re Looking For:
- A proven track record of successfully managing projects across a range of sectors.
- High attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills and a creative, can-do attitude.
- Strong client-facing skills, with the confidence to engage with consultants, engineers, and other third parties.
- Exceptional organisational and time-management abilities, able to adapt in fast-paced, ever-changing environments.
- A background or qualification in design, technical, or construction fields would be beneficial but is not essential.
- Commercially savvy, with a clear understanding of how to balance quality with cost control.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Effective implementation and management of project programmes.
- Achievement of project milestones using our Golden Rules method.
- Accurate project forecasting with clear visibility of any potential slippage.
- Proactive management and closure of NCRs.
- Maintaining excellent client communication – no “chase” calls or emails from clients!
- Health & Safety – minimum of two audits per month.
- Site presence – minimum of four visits per project.
Benefits
Why Join Us?
We pride ourselves on delivering projects that exceed client expectations while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. We’re committed to helping you grow your career while contributing to the long-term success of the business.
- Mon - Fri, 7:30am - 4:30pm with a 3pm Friday finish
- 25 days holiday
- Company bonus scheme
- Office based with approx. 1-2 site visits a week.
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Universal Business Team
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