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Construction Project Manager (demolition)
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Construction Project Manager (demolition)
Job Description: Project Manager (Demolition & Enabling Works)
About the Company
Our client is one of the UK's leading demolition and enabling works contractors, with decades of experience delivering some of the country’s most complex and high-profile construction projects. Specialising in:
- Demolition
- Enabling works
- Structural alterations
- Temporary works
- Remediation
- Asbestos removal
- Basement construction
They partner with many of the UK’s leading developers, principal contractors, and blue-chip organisations, delivering technically challenging projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Operatives across the commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and infrastructure sectors, the company has a strong pipeline of secured work and continues to grow.
This is an exciting opportunity to join their expanding team.
The Role
As Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of demolition and enabling works projects, from pre-construction through to completion. Collaborating with clients, site teams, commercial teams, and senior management, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
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This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor delivering some of London’s most prestigious demolition and enabling works schemes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage demolition and enabling works projects from award through to completion
- Plan, programme, and coordinate all project activities
- Lead Site Managers, Supervisors, and project delivery teams
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
- Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to senior management and clients
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors
- Chair site progress meetings and coordinate all stakeholders
- Oversee the procurement of subcontractors, plant, and materials
- Work closely with the commercial team to maximise project profitability
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, environmental, and demolition regulations
- Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
- Maintain the highest standards of quality throughout project delivery
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Requirements
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Previous experience as a Project Manager in:
- Demolition
- Enabling works
- Structural alterations
- Civil engineering
- Major construction projects
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Strong understanding of demolition methodologies and construction sequencing
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Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
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Commercial awareness, with experience managing project budgets
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Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and fast-paced projects
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SMSTS qualification (mandatory)
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Black CSCS Card (preferred)
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CCDO Manager/Supervisor Card (desirable)
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Temporary Works Coordinator qualification (desirable)
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Full UK driving licence
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary
- Company vehicle or car allowance
- Annual performance bonus
- Pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Genuine opportunities for career progression within a market-leading demolition and enabling works contractor
- The opportunity to work on landmark demolition and enabling projects across London and the South East
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