Project Manager

Overview

Are you an experienced construction project manager looking for your next role in the East Midlands?

Atkins Search are recruiting for a Project Manager in Nottingham to join an established, award-winning construction main contractor with a strong presence in the Midlands. This is a full-time, permanent project manager construction job offering project leadership across diverse, high-value schemes ranging from £1m to £45m.

This construction project manager job begins with a project in Norwich requiring site-based lodging, before transitioning to project delivery across Nottinghamshire and the wider East Midlands. You'll need to be based in the East Midlands with flexibility to lodge away during this initial phase.

Join a financially robust contractor delivering complex builds across commercial, education, leisure and healthcare sectors with clear progression to senior management level.

Please note: This position requires weekday lodging in Norwich for the full duration of the firms prestigious project. Upon completion, the position will transition to projects based within the East Midlands region.

Client

Our client is a financially robust, well-respected construction main contractor with a strong presence across Nottingham and the East Midlands. Known for collaborative working practices, they maintain relationships with subcontractors and clients to deliver high-quality construction projects on time and within budget.

Their diverse portfolio spans commercial construction, education, leisure and healthcare construction projects, combining traditional delivery methods with modern project controls and sustainability frameworks. Following years of consistent growth, they are expanding their contracts management team and seeking an experienced construction project manager to lead their contract delivery programme.

Role

Operating as the Project Manager, you will initially lead a large-scale construction scheme in Norwich valued between £1m and £45m over a limited period, requiring lodging accommodation (fully covered by the company). Following successful project completion, you'll transition to leading high value builds across Nottingham and the wider East Midlands region.

As a construction project manager, you'll be supported by site delivery teams to ensure quality standards and programme milestones are. This is an excellent project management construction opportunity for an ambitious professional ready to step into a strategic role.

The initial phase of this position requires you to be lodging away in Norwich throughout the week. Once this project has been completed, you will be working on projects within the East Midlands region. You'll be working under NEC and JCT contracts with the tools and authority to lead stakeholder engagement and on-site delivery.

Responsibilities

As a Project Manager in Nottingham, your responsibilities will include:

Manage end-to-end construction project delivery across varied schemes
Work in conjunction with the site team, ensuring accurate construction whilst maintaining quality and progress
Provide sound advice, guidance and support to the project team throughout pre-construction and construction phases
Produce and manage detailed programme of works
Monitor all site health and safety procedures and compliance by all site personnel in line with CDM 2015 regulations
Liaise with the supply chain team to ensure compliance
Ensure quality of workmanship meets company expectations
Deliver projects to agreed programme of works with proactive risk management
Monitor programme of works, identify shortfalls and implement solutions
Chair client and stakeholder meetings, ensuring clear communication
Person

To be successful in this construction project manager job in Nottingham, you will bring significant experience working within a main contracting construction environment, ideally for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.

Proven experience as a Construction Project Manager or similar project leadership role delivering schemes valued at £10m to £20m+
Must be based in the East Midlands (Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Derbyshire or Lincolnshire) with willingness to lodge in Norwich for initial project phase
Experience delivering a mixture of projects including refurbishment, fit-out and new build construction
Strong communication skills
People management and delegation skills
Good understanding of building regulations, local authority agreements and planning requirements
Methodical, professional and collaborative approach to project management in construction
Ability to organise workload
SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid and Temporary Works certifications
Knowledge of contract conditions (NEC, JCT) and construction law
Sound commercial awareness with a commitment to health and safety and risk management
Highly Desirable:

NEBOSH certification or degree in Construction Management
Experience working with main contractors on public sector frameworks
Remuneration

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading regional contractor with an impressive pipeline of projects and a strong presence across the East Midlands.

As a Project Manager, you'll have the chance to shape project delivery, influence business performance and progress to senior management level with structured career development support.

Package includes:

Competitive salary: £65,000 - £75,000 (dependent on experience)
Company car or generous car allowance
Fully covered lodging accommodation in Norwich during initial project
Enhanced pension scheme
Enhanced annual performance bonus scheme
Variety of high-profile construction projects varied sectors
Generous annual leave entitlement
Supportive and professional working environment
Clear career development pathway to Senior Project Manager or Contracts Manager
Excellent working culture with collaborative team ethos
Long-term career progression opportunities across the East Midlands following Norwich project completion
Apply Now: Project Manager Job in Nottingham

Ready to advance your project management career with a leading construction main contractor in the East Midlands?

Apply today to join one of the region's top contracting teams delivering high-value construction projects across the East Midlands and beyond. The initial phase of this position requires you to be lodging away in Norwich Monday-Friday. Once the initial project has been completed, you will be working on projects within the East Midlands.

If your application is successful, we'll be in touch within 48 hours to send you full details about the company, role and project specifics.

Start your next construction project manager role with a contractor offering progression and competitive remuneration.