White Horse Employment are working exclusively with a leading organisation within the construction and environmental build sector, they are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Project Manager. This role sits within a specialist build division delivering a range of construction, environmental improvement and nature-based infrastructure projects across the UK.
The position requires a strong balance of project leadership, commercial management, contract oversight, team development and delivery excellence across Safety, Quality, Time and Commercial (SQTC) standards. You’ll drive high-performing project teams, ensure robust commercial outcomes, and support the delivery of sustainable, nature-based solutions that promote biodiversity, resilience and environmental innovation.
Key Responsibilities Pre-Construction
- Lead project planning and support contract negotiations during pre-contract stages.
- Oversee full project handover from estimating, typically four weeks before delivery.
- Chair weekly internal project reviews (tabletops) and allocate clear project objectives.
- Review all contract and tender documentation.
- Produce accurate financial and commercial forecasts.
- Lead procurement and mobilisation planning, ensuring alignment with tender allowances.
- Develop full project plans incorporating scope, assumptions, deliverables and timelines.
- Identify opportunities to enhance delivery through supply chain strategy, subcontracting, alternative suppliers and safer/more efficient delivery methods.
- Compile project-specific CDM and construction documentation.
- Submit initial project programmes (typically NEC3/4 Clause 32).
- Oversee safe and compliant site mobilisation.
Construction Phase
- Manage delivery to strict Safety, Quality, Time and Commercial standards.
- Lead commercial optimisation, supply chain engagement and client negotiation.
- Ensure project scope is delivered on time and on budget.
- Identify and manage contract changes early, assessing impacts on SQTC.
- Support commercial change management and cost estimation with the QS team.
- Complete monthly forecasting and financial reporting.
- Ensure accurate invoicing and positive cashflow.
- Maintain strong client relationships through weekly progress meetings.
- Build robust supply chain relationships to ensure quality delivery.
- Provide visible leadership to project teams aligned with organisational values.
- Ensure collection of all mandated project data and documentation.
Post-Construction
- Manage safe and efficient demobilisation.
- Upload all project documentation to internal systems.
- Contribute to internal project close-out reviews / lessons learned.
- Ensure smooth client close-out including completion certificates, defect processes and retention.
- Oversee final commercial and financial close with QS support.
Additional Responsibilities
- Support other business units with delivery where required.
- Lead weekly resource allocation for the construction programme.
- Support the Operations Manager in building and sustaining a high-performing division.
Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor and develop Site Managers and Supervisors.
- Promote a collaborative, high-performance culture with clear communication.
- Support succession planning, career development and people growth.
- Assist with resourcing decisions across PAYE and subcontractor teams.
Bids, Tenders & Business Development
- Support estimators with high-quality bid documents, fee proposals and technical responses.
- Contribute to key account management, lead generation and future project pipeline development.
- Build relationships with clients and identify new business opportunities in line with business growth plans.
- Promote services and innovations through events, webinars, and industry platforms.
SQTC – Safety, Quality, Time & Commercial Safety
- Embed a culture where safety is the first priority in every decision.
- Ensure compliance with all safety policies, processes and procedures.
Quality
- Deliver consistently high-quality outputs.
- Ensure compliance with quality and sustainability standards.
- Promote learning, innovation and professional development.
- Hold yourself and others accountable across the full SQTC framework.
Time
- Ensure efficient project and programme delivery.
- Maintain milestones through effective planning and resource management.
- Provide timely reporting and updates.
Commercial
- Support winning new and diverse work streams.
- Meet or exceed project budgets and commercial targets.
- Understand and promote the full range of services to new and existing clients.
Key Working Relationships
- Operations Manager
- Site Managers & Supervisors
- Site Operatives
- Project Administrators
- Other Business Unit Leads
Benefits
This role comes with a strong benefits package typical of the construction and environmental build sector, including:
- Death in Service (2 × salary)
- Vitality Healthcare (personal cover after probation)
- Opportunity to join the LLP (post-probation)
- Pay care
- Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)
- Employee competitions & voucher incentives
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Paid volunteering days
- Company car or car allowance
- 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme