Construction Resources Limited
Project Manager
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Project Manager
Location: Chesterfield
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
About Our Client
Our client is a leading provider of residential retrofit, refurbishment, and decarbonisation services, delivering large-scale energy efficiency improvements across social housing and private residential sectors. With a growing portfolio of projects throughout the Midlands, they are committed to improving the energy performance of homes, reducing carbon emissions, and delivering sustainable solutions that enhance communities and support the UK's Net Zero ambitions. Due to continued business growth, our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team based in Chesterfield.
Overview of the Role
As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of multiple residential retrofit and energy efficiency projects from mobilisation through to completion. Leading site-based teams and working closely with commercial, operational, and client stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
- Manage the mobilisation of new projects, including allocating site teams, project handovers from estimating, budget reviews, procurement of subcontractors, and programme development.
- Oversee the successful delivery of multiple residential retrofit and refurbishment schemes.
- Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract specifications and client expectations.
- Monitor programme performance and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Ensure all retrofit compliance requirements and project documentation are completed in line with client deadlines.
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Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and manage Site Managers, Site Supervisors, Tenant Liaison Officers, and site operatives.
- Hold regular team meetings and briefings to communicate programme updates, project priorities, and key milestones.
- Mentor and support operational teams to achieve high standards of performance.
- Ensure projects are adequately resourced through effective workforce and subcontractor planning.
Supply Chain & Commercial Management
- Monitor subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and project programmes.
- Support procurement activities and effective resource planning.
- Work collaboratively with commercial and operational teams to maximise project efficiency and profitability.
- Attend operational meetings and produce accurate project reports.
Quality, Compliance & Health & Safety
- Ensure projects are delivered to the required quality standards and comply with all relevant legislation, regulations, and retrofit requirements.
- Promote a strong health, safety, environmental, and quality culture across all sites.
- Monitor project quality, compliance, and performance throughout delivery.
- Ensure all properties are completed to specification and handed over within agreed timescales.
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, residents, consultants, and subcontractors.
- Provide regular project updates and progress reports to internal and external stakeholders.
- Resolve project issues proactively while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
- Promote effective communication across operational, commercial, and technical teams.
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Skills & Experience
Essential
- Minimum 7 years' experience within the construction industry.
- Previous experience managing social housing, residential refurbishment, retrofit, or energy efficiency projects.
- SMSTS qualification.
- CSCS Card.
- First Aid qualification.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent planning and organisational ability.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience managing retrofit projects, including assessments, design coordination, compliance, and project completion.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 7 Diploma in Construction Senior Management.
- IOSH Managing Safely.
- Experience working on PAS 2030/PAS 2035 retrofit programmes.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Enhanced pension contributions.
- Healthcare cash plan.
- Enhanced maternity benefits.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Ongoing training and continuous professional development.
- Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.
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