Job type
PermanentLocation
BristolWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Construction - Building ProjectsIndustry
ConstructionPay
£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)
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.
