Please Note: This role requires an Enhanced DBS check (including the Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists), any may require additional vetting as required by clients. All checks must be maintained and renewed upon request.

Job Description

What You'll Be Doing

Reporting to the Head of Cambridge Office, the Project Manager will oversee a diverse portfolio of construction, refurbishment and CAT A and CAT B fit-out projects across a range of sectors.

Taking ownership from pre-construction through to completion and handover, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are planned, coordinated and delivered in line with client expectations, programme, budget and quality requirements.

Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams, you will manage all aspects of project delivery, including programme management, procurement, commercial awareness, risk management and stakeholders’ communication.

As the key point of contact for your projects, you will build strong relationships with clients and project teams, providing clear leadership and maintaining a collaborative approach to achieve successful outcomes. You will also identify opportunities to drive efficiencies and manage change effectively.

You will be responsible for delivering projects safely, efficiently and to the highest standards, ensuring they meet programme, budget, quality and client expectations while reflecting the standards of the business.

This is a key supporting role within the team, contributing to strong communication, collaboration, and a culture built on Building, Sharing, and Caring throughout project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the successful delivery of allocated projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover.
• Manage projects to ensure they are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards, while meeting client expectations and business objectives.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations, company policies and procedures and all statutory requirements.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain project programmes, identifying and mitigating risks to ensure successful project delivery.
• Chair and attend regular project and site meetings with clients, consultants, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Prepare contractor's reports, progress updates, project programmes and other project documentation as required.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants and on-site personnel, maintaining strong working relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Competently interpret contract documentation, specifications, design information and construction drawings, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with the contract.
• Manage specialist, domestic and nominated subcontractors, ensuring performance, quality, programme and compliance standards are achieved.
• Coordinate and oversee site teams, including Site Managers, Supervisors, Assistant Project Managers, Trainee Project Managers and direct trade operatives, providing leadership, support and mentoring where required.
• Monitor project progress, proactively identifying and resolving issues to minimise delays and maintain programme.
• Manage project costs, including pricing and agreeing variations and instructions with clients or their representatives.
• Prepare valuations, final accounts and support the commercial team in achieving successful financial outcomes.
• Monitor project profitability and provide regular financial reporting, forecasting and cost control throughout the project.
• Review procurement schedules and ensure long-lead materials and plant are ordered, tracked and delivered in line with programme requirements.
• Review and authorise supplier and subcontractor invoices in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of tenders and estimates, working alongside the Estimating team where required.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement without compromising quality or programme.
• Ensure quality assurance procedures are followed, carrying out inspections and ensuring defects are resolved promptly.
• Promote a collaborative working environment that reflects the company's values of Building, Sharing, and Caring.
• Undertaking additional duties as required in line with role progression

Working Hours

This is a Full-time position of 42 hours per week:

• Monday to Thursday: 07:45 – 17:15hrs
• Friday: 07:45 – 16:45rs

Flexibility and travel (including occasional overnight stays) may be required depending on project needs.

Personal Competencies

• Communicates clearly and professionally in all situations
• Represents Princebuild with pride and integrity
• Balances personal goals with Princebuild objectives
• Takes ownership and delivers on commitments
• Makes sound, practical decisions
• Supports and motivates others within the team
• Adapts positively to changing project demands
• Understands the commercial and practical realities of construction
• Demonstrates Building, Sharing, and Caring in everything they do
• Brings a practical, solutions-focused mindset
• Remains resilient under pressure
• Shows empathy, integrity and awareness of others

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Princebuild is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know – we are here to support you.

Important Information

• This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check (including Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) and may require additional client-specific vetting.
• This role may require travel and occasional overnight stays as needed
• The above information should only be used as a guide to the duties and responsibilities expected. It should be noted that the duties and responsibilities might not included or be limited to the information given above as these may vary from time to time, depending on the contracts in hand and in accordance with the manager’s discretion.