Job type
PermanentLocation
West MidlandsWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Construction - House Building ProjectsIndustry
ConstructionPay
CompetitiveClosing date
19 Aug 2025
A Project Manager job based in the West Midlands
Your new company
Hays are delighted to be working with a leading house builder in the West Midlands, who are seeking an experienced Project Manager to play a pivotal role in their continued success and drive their ambitious growth plans. They are committed to delivering exceptional homes and invite a forward-thinking individual to lead the development operations with a focus on meeting deadlines and gaining an extensive understanding of build programmes.
Your new role
As Project Manager, you will be responsible for four main areas; production, quality, sales and health & safety. Responsibilities include programming, reporting (weekly and monthly), and attending key meetings with design teams, housing associations, and stakeholders to ensure project alignment. Additional duties cover site compliance, enabling works, signage, security, waste management, permits, section agreements, and addressing supply chain challenges.
Overseeing site quality control and handovers, managing customer care and emergency contacts, handling cost and subcontractor management, and ensuring completion of legal, financial, and documentation processes such as vesting certificates, bond returns, and final account sign-off. You head up the sales environment, maintaining high site presentation standards, and coordinating closely with sales and marketing teams to manage customer interactions, access, and personalisation options. Tasks also include conducting pre-start meetings with key stakeholders, preparing the Construction Phase Plan, and reviewing and approving subcontractor RAMS to ensure health, safety, and regulatory compliance from the outset.
Overseeing site quality control and handovers, managing customer care and emergency contacts, handling cost and subcontractor management, and ensuring completion of legal, financial, and documentation processes such as vesting certificates, bond returns, and final account sign-off. You head up the sales environment, maintaining high site presentation standards, and coordinating closely with sales and marketing teams to manage customer interactions, access, and personalisation options. Tasks also include conducting pre-start meetings with key stakeholders, preparing the Construction Phase Plan, and reviewing and approving subcontractor RAMS to ensure health, safety, and regulatory compliance from the outset.
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience managing residential construction projects from inception to completion, with a strong grasp of programming, reporting, and site coordination.
- In-depth understanding of the construction lifecycle and the ability to manage Health & Safety, Production, Quality, and Cost.
- Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively liaise with design teams, subcontractors, housing associations, and internal stakeholders.
- A proactive approach to quality assurance, customer satisfaction, and after-sales care, including the use of SaaS platforms.
- Solid knowledge of planning compliance, enabling works, section agreements, and site setup requirements.
- Competence in health and safety management, including conducting pre-start meetings, preparing Construction Phase Plans, and reviewing subcontractor RAMS.
What you'll get in return
- Extremely competitive salary.
- Company car
- Annual bonus
- Great opportunities to grow within the business and further your career in the industry.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
T: 0333 010 2782
E: Benjamin.Taylor@hays.com
