Construction Project Manager / Project Director / Design Manager / Engineering / Construction / RIBA / Royal Institute of British Architects stages 0-8 / Construction / Infrastructure / Capital Projects / Commerial projects / National Infrastructure / Initial 2-year FTC / Hybrid Warwick or Wokingham – 1 day per week onsite / £70,000 – 78,000 + 15% bonus.
Location: Wokingham or Warwick (Hybrid) – approx. 1 day per week in the office
Contract: 2-year Fixed-Term Contract (with expected extension)
Salary: £70,000–£78,000 + up to 15% bonus
We’re looking for Construction Project Manager / Director to lead design delivery across complex, high-value capital infrastructure programmes (£50m–£500m). This role sits within a long-term, approximately 5-year programme, with the initial appointment offered as a 2-year FTC and a strong expectation of extension.
You’ll take ownership of end-to-end design within a design-and-build environment, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing the interface between the client, design partners, and the supply chain. This is a visible, influential role with accountability for design quality, integration, and programme performance.
What you’ll do
· Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams across all project stages
· Manage interfaces between client, designers, and supply chain partners
· Own design quality, programme, risk, and budget
· Leverage BIM, digital twins, and modern design tools for integrated delivery
· Present progress and issues clearly to senior leadership
About you
· Proven Construction Project / Programme Manager / Director delivering large capital projects
· Experience in infrastructure-led or highly technical built environments
· Engineering, Construction, Defence, Aviation or Utilities (energy / gas / electricity / power / nuclear etc) sector experience
· Expert RIBA Plan of Work and design-and-build delivery
· Commercial developments / manufacturing facilities
· Technically credible, collaborative, and calm under pressure
· Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline; professional membership desirable
· NEC / JCT FIDIC contracts
What you’ll get
· Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
· 28 days annual leave and a generous pension (up to 12% company contribution)
· Flexible and hybrid working options
· A key role in delivering nationally significant infrastructure programmes
Pay: £70,000.00-£78,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wokingham
