Project Manager Construction

Job Description

Construction Project Manager – £14m CAT A Office Refurbishment\n\nLocation:\n\nReading, UK\n\nProject Value:\n\n£14 million\n\nProject Type:\n\nCAT A Commercial Office Refurbishment\n\nRole Summary:\n\nWe are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Construction Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle delivery of a £14m CAT A office refurbishment in Reading. The role requires a confident leader with a proven track record in commercial office refurbishments, ideally of similar size and scope. You will manage planning, procurement, delivery, stakeholder coordination, and project close-out, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n * \n\n End-to-End Project Leadership: Manage the project from pre-construction through to completion and handover.\n\n * \n\n Contractor and Consultant Management: Oversee and coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors.\n\n * \n\n Programme and Budget Control: Develop and maintain project programme; manage and control budgets, cost reporting, and change control.\n\n * \n\n Procurement Oversight: Lead or support the procurement of major packages and materials in line with the agreed procurement strategy.\n\n * \n\n Stakeholder Management: Serve as primary liaison between client, design team, and contractors; attend and chair regular progress meetings\n\n * \n\n Health & Safety Oversight: Monitor and enforce CDM Regulations and best H&S practices on-site.\n\nEssential Experience and Qualifications:\n\n * \n\n 8+ years' experience managing large-scale construction or refurbishment projects, ideally in the commercial office sector.\n\n * \n\n Proven track record delivering CAT A office fit-outs/refurbishments above £10 million.\n\n * \n\n Degree-qualified in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.\n\n * \n\n Professional accreditation (e.g.

MCIOB, MAPM, RICS, or similar) .\n\n * \n\n Strong commercial acumen and experience working with JCT contracts.\n\n * \n\n Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.\n\n * \n\n Sound understanding of construction methodologies, M&E coordination, and sustainability compliance (e.g. BREEAM, WELL).\n\nDesirable:\n\n * \n\n Experience with live building refurbishments or phased occupation strategies.\n\n * \n\n Familiarity with digital project management tools (e.g. Asta, MS Project, Procore, or similar).\n\n * \n\n Knowledge of modern sustainability standards and office infrastructure (e.g.

smart buildings, energy efficiency systems)