About the Role:
We are looking for a motivated Project Manager to join our construction team. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on project experience who is ready to take ownership of smaller construction projects (up to £500k) while gaining exposure to larger, more complex projects. You will assist our Contracts Managers, develop your skills in commercial and site management, and have a clear pathway to progress into a Contracts Manager role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage smaller construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.
- Assist Contracts Managers in the planning, coordination, and execution of larger, complex projects.
- Prepare and maintain ConstructionPhase Plans and Risk Assessments & Method Statements.
- Attend project meetings, liaising with clients, subcontractors, and the project team to ensure effective communication and smooth project delivery.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks or issues, and propose solutions to maintain schedule and budget compliance.
- Support procurement and subcontractor management as required.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in construction project management or site management.
- Ability to manage multiple smaller projects (up to £500k) simultaneously.
- Experience preparing CPPs, RAMS, and other site documentation.
- Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ambitious and motivated with a desire to grow into a Contracts Manager role.
- Knowledge of construction contracts, health & safety regulations, and project control processes.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pool vehicle or car allowance
- Hands-on experience with a variety of projects across the construction sector.
- Mentoring and support to develop into a Contracts Manager role.
- Friendly, collaborative team environment with opportunities for career progression.
Additional Information:
DM Habens is committed to a comprehensive policy of equal opportunities in employment in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities without regard to race, religion or belief, colour, sex, within the company. The aim of this policy is to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on grounds not relevant to good employment practice.
A complete copy of DM Habens (The Builder) Ltd equal opportunities policy is available on request.
We signed the Armed Forces Covenant in 2021, and have proudly received our Silver Award. We recognise that those leaving the armed forces may be disadvantaged in terms of securing meaningful employment and adjusting to a civilian environment. We want to be a great employer with outstanding leadership and a talented, agile workforce. We believe that a diverse range of talent is vital in creating an effective workforce who can bring different skills and experiences to the table. We recognise Veterans bring an excellent work ethic and high value skills to our organisation and often their meticulous attention to detail and record keeping is incredibly beneficial when working within the construction industry. Veterans/service leavers are offered an internal mentor to aid their transition to the workforce along with support and guidance from our HR Department and the Armed Forces Network – Hampshire Division. At Habens we are proud to support The Mental Health Charter, and are company supporters of ‘The Lighthouse Club’ a construction industry-based charity providing proactive support, training and assistance for all employees and their families within the construction industry.
We support our staff to be reservists and cadet force adult instructors through the following:
- Additional leave for those serving in the reserve forces or those volunteering their time as adult cadet instructors for undertaking their annual camp or other training specific to their reserve or adult cadet instructor role
- Flexible Working Policy to provide equal opportunity in employment
- Reservists who have been mobilised will receive support from their line manager and other colleagues before, during and post mobilisation.
- Spouses and civil partners of serving Regular or Reserve Forces personnel may be required to adjust family arrangements following their partner's posting or deployment. This can place additional burdens upon the spouse/family and they may wish to consider the option of flexible working or Time off for Dependants as a temporary or permanent measure.
- Where appropriate, compassionate or special leave may be granted to spouses to assist them in dealing with critical issues arising from deployment or illness, injury or death wholly or partly attributable to being in service.
Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
Work Location: In person
