Major Projects Manager

We are seeking an experienced Major Projects Manager to lead the safe, compliant, high-quality and profitable delivery of major construction projects across the UK.

This is a pivotal role with full accountability for site readiness, installation management, quality control, and progress validation. Acting as the primary operational lead on-site, you will ensure projects are delivered in line with contractual obligations, agreed programmes, quality standards, and approved budgets.

You will play a key role in protecting project margin by preventing reattendance, quality defects, delays, and handover disputes - while ensuring accurate monthly applications for payment are prepared and supported by verified site progress and quality documentation.

Key Responsibilities Office-Based Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day management of the Major Projects delivery function

Act as the primary operational contact for all Major Projects

Provide first-line escalation for site-related operational and quality issues

Liaise with production and logistics teams to resolve delivery or installation constraints

Monitor project progress through installation to completion

Maintain accurate CRM and ERP records to support forecasting, cash flow and audits

Monitor and mitigate installation-driven margin erosion

Maintain project trackers, quality logs and dashboards

Prepare and submit accurate monthly applications for payment

Provide supporting documentation including progress records, quality checks, and sign-off records

Support resolution of payment queries and quality-related disputes

Site-Based Responsibilities

Attend sites for surveys, site measures and pre-start inspections

Confirm site readiness, access, storage and prerequisite works

Identify and formally communicate site constraints

Support production of RAMS documentation

Manage on-site installation in line with contractual and quality standards

Record inspections, corrective actions and ensure defects are resolved prior to handover

About You

We're looking for a confident, commercially aware project leader with strong technical expertise and a hands-on approach to site delivery.

Essential Experience & Skills

Proven experience managing Major Projects within construction or façade sectors

Strong site-based delivery and quality control experience

Experience inspecting, validating and signing off installed works

SMSTS and CSCS certification

ADSA BS/EN Standards Authorised Technician (training available if required)

What's Required

National travel and overnight stays as needed