Project Manager

4774663
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Bristol
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Construction - Building Projects
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    £80,000 to £90,000 + car allowance + pension

Project Manager - Bristol

Senior Project Manager – Bristol
Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 + Car Allowance + Pension
Location: Bristol (Regional Travel May Be Required)

We are partnering with a major South West construction firm who, due to the award of a flagship £100 million scheme in Bristol, they are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to take a key leadership role on this long‑term project.

This Senior Project Manager – Bristol position will see you taking responsibility for one of the region’s most significant technical builds, reporting into a Project Director / visiting Senior Manager while leading delivery across multiple phases. This is a rare opportunity to join a programme that will have considerable influence on skills, innovation, and wider economic activity across the South West.

Project Overview
This exciting scheme forms part of a major national investment into advanced technology, engineering capability and large‑scale infrastructure. The project combines:
  • High‑spec new build structures
  • Complex refurbishment and upgrade works
  • Integration of cutting‑edge manufacturing and technical environments
  • Multiple zones across a large operational estate
  • Strict programme, quality, safety and stakeholder requirements
The scheme is widely regarded as a regional landmark project — a long‑term investment designed to strengthen local industry, boost regional capability, and create a lasting footprint within the UK’s advanced engineering and commercial sectors.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead all operational and delivery aspects of a multi‑phase £100m programme
  • Manage construction teams, package managers and subcontractors across several work zones
  • Maintain rigorous control of programme, technical coordination and commercial interfaces
  • Drive excellence in quality, health & safety, compliance and stakeholder communication
  • Work closely with the Project Director to deliver strategic milestones and reporting
  • Support long‑term planning, sequencing and integration of specialist technical environments
  • Represent the contractor professionally with client teams, consultants and technical partners
About You
  • Experienced Senior Project Manager with a track record delivering schemes £30m+
  • Strong background across both new build and complex refurbishment
  • Experience delivering schemes within technical, manufacturing, R&D, defence, aerospace or high‑security environments is highly advantageous
  • Skilled in leading large multidisciplinary teams across multi‑zone estates
  • Able to drive high standards, maintain strict programme control and communicate effectively at senior level
  • SMSTS, CSCS (Manager level), First Aid preferred
What’s on Offer
  • £80,000 – £90,000 salary + comprehensive package
  • Opportunity to lead a landmark £100m multi‑phase scheme
  • Senior‑level responsibility reporting into a Project Director
  • Long‑term delivery programme offering stability and ongoing progression
  • Strong regional presence with a contractor known for high‑quality complex builds
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link below or contact James Mitchell at the Southampton Hays office for a confidential discuss

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