Project Manager

4776706
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Bristol
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Construction - Building Projects
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    £72,000 to £82,000

Project Manager - Bristol

Project Manager – Bristol | High‑Profile £40m Manufacturing Scheme
Salary: £70,000–£82,000 + car allowance + package
Location: Bristol (outskirts)

We are working with a leading main contractor who are seeking an experienced Project Manager in Bristol to help deliver a £40 million high‑profile manufacturing and technology facility on the outskirts of the city. This is a standout opportunity for a Project Manager, Bristol to join a flagship project within one of the South West’s most prominent technical sectors.

This scheme is part of a wider investment into advanced engineering and specialised production environments, combining complex new‑build elements, specialist MEP integration and high‑spec internal spaces. If you’re a Bristol Project Manager looking for a career‑defining role, this opportunity is ideal.

The Opportunity
As Project Manager, you will take day‑to‑day responsibility for delivering a major new‑build manufacturing facility featuring:
  • Large‑scale structural works
  • High‑spec technical environments
  • Specialist engineering and MEP systems
  • Strict quality, programme and safety requirements
  • Multi‑zone delivery across a live, regulated environment

This is a rare chance to join a high-profile regional scheme and play a key role in driving delivery for a respected national contractor with a long-term pipeline in the South West.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead all construction and delivery activities on a £40m new‑build project
  • Manage subcontractors, engineers, site teams and package managers
  • Maintain strict control of programme, technical coordination and buildability
  • Work closely with design, planning, commercial and MEP teams
  • Drive high standards of quality, health & safety and compliance
  • Chair progress meetings and liaise with client‑side and consultant teams
  • Support sequencing, logistics and integration of specialist technical areas
  • Represent the contractor professionally on a high‑profile scheme

About You
You will be a strong Project Manager with a track record of delivering complex, large‑scale projects. Ideally, you will have:
  • Experience overseeing new‑build schemes of £20m+
  • Background in technical, industrial, manufacturing, R&D or high‑spec commercial builds
  • Strong MEP and structural coordination understanding
  • Ability to manage multi‑disciplinary teams in a fast‑paced environment
  • Excellent client‑facing and communication skills
  • SMSTS, CSCS (Manager), First Aid

This role is ideal for an established Project Manager in Bristol or someone looking to relocate to take on a flagship scheme.


What’s on Offer
  • £70,000–£82,000 + car allowance + full package
  • A major £40m landmark manufacturing project
  • Strong progression opportunities within a growing regional team
  • Long-term pipeline with a respected main contractor
  • Supportive team culture and modern project delivery approach

If you're a Project Manager in Bristol interested in this opportunity, please apply or contact James Mitchell at the Hays Southampton office for a confidential discussion.

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