Construction Project Manager

Pyramid8 are recruiting for an experienced and proactive Project Manager with a solid background in residential construction and damp proofing to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will bring a unique combination of hands-on construction experience (5–10 years on the tools) and office-based project management expertise (minimum 5 years), enabling them to lead and manage up to 40 concurrent projects, each valued between £1,000 to £60,000.

This is a dynamic, office-based role that will require clear communication, strong process management skills, and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders in both commercial and social housing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project delivery for multiple construction projects across damp proofing, timber/concrete floor replacements, kitchens, bathrooms, rewires, and structural works.
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, and execution, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Collaborate with a range of stakeholders including tradespeople, office staff, commercial clients, and housing associations.
• Maintain and update project data in CRM systems
• Develop, review, and improve operational processes and project workflows.
• Monitor project KPIs and ensure all compliance and accountability requirements are met.
• Conduct regular communication with site teams and clients to provide updates, manage expectations, and resolve issues proactively.
• Act as a liaison between office and site, earning respect through practical knowledge and credible leadership.
• Foster long-term relationships with commercial and social housing clients.

Required Experience & Skills

• 5–10 years hands-on experience in residential construction, ideally including damp proofing.
• 5+ years experience in an office-based project management role.
• Proven background managing complex residential construction projects with multiple workstreams.
• In-depth understanding of:
• Damp proofing and remedial works
• Timber and concrete floor replacements
• Kitchen and bathroom refurbishments
• Full property rewires
• Structural building works
• Strong IT skills: proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience using CRM and project management software (e.g., Pipedrive, Monday).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of interacting effectively with both tradesmen and commercial clients.
• Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.