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project manager.
Project Manager.
Ref: V-69155
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location.
Reading
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salary.
£75000 - £85000 per annum
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type.
Permanent
job description.
Project ManagerLocation: M4 Corridor (Reading, Swindon, Bristol, or surrounding areas)
Salary: £75,000–£85,000 Package
Join a leading main contractor delivering large-scale industrial, logistics, and commercial developments across the UK. This is a high-profile role for a hands-on leader who thrives on driving technical excellence, collaboration, and successful project delivery.
Role Overview
As a Project Manager, you will take full ownership of high-value new-build schemes, typically ranging between £20m–£100m , overseeing projects from pre-construction through to handover. This role blends technical expertise, commercial awareness, and client engagement to ensure every project meets the highest standards.
You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage programme and cost performance, and act as the key client interface, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency remain at the heart of every decision.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the full lifecycle of industrial and logistics projects.
- Develop and deliver project programmes in line with budget, scope, and client expectations.
- Oversee site delivery teams and ensure subcontractor performance meets high standards.
- Drive proactive health, safety, and environmental leadership across all project activities.
- Manage project risk, procurement, and change control processes.
- Maintain close communication with clients, consultants, and senior management to ensure seamless collaboration.
- Champion quality control, technical excellence, and continuous improvement throughout delivery.
Requirements
- Proven track record as a Project Manager or Senior Construction Manager for a main contractor.
- Experience leading new-build industrial, logistics, or large commercial projects (£10m ).
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a collaborative, solution-focused approach.
- Strong commercial understanding and ability to deliver projects to tight programmes.
- SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certification preferred.
- Confident communicator with strong client-facing and reporting skills.
What’s on Offer
- Salary: £75,000–£85,000 (DOE)
- Comprehensive package including:
- Fuel allowance
- Private healthcare
- Pension scheme
- Annual performance bonus
- Travel expenses
- 25 days annual leave bank holidays
- Clear, structured career progression into Senior Project Management and beyond
Typical Project Locations Along the M4 Corridor
- Thames Valley: Slough, Reading, Maidenhead, Bracknell
- Central Corridor: Swindon, Newbury, Chippenham
- West Region: Bath, Bristol, South Gloucestershire
- South Wales: Newport, Cardiff
