Project Manager – Industrial - Knutsford

We are supporting a leading UK main contractor on a £10m industrial energy centre project in Knutsford. The scheme involves a warehouse-style building housing high-value specialist plant and equipment, requiring a confident Project Manager to take stand-alone ownership of site delivery.

With a strong MEP subcontractor already in place, this role is firmly construction-led, suited to a Project Manager from a recognised main contractor background who is comfortable managing subcontractors, controlling delivery on site, and acting as the primary client-facing representative for a blue-chip end user.

Responsibilities

•    Overall Project Leadership & Scheme Delivery
Taking full responsibility for the successful delivery of the £10m project, acting as the senior Project Manager on site and owning all construction activities from mobilisation through to completion and handover.
•    Main Contractor–Led Subcontractor Coordination
Leading and managing all subcontractors on site in line with main contractor processes, driving performance against programme, quality benchmarks, and commercial expectations.
•    Client Interface & Stakeholder Management
Acting as the primary point of contact for the client team, leading progress meetings, managing expectations, and maintaining a professional, solutions-driven relationship with a blue-chip end user.
•    Programme Control & Short-Term Planning
Managing delivery against an existing construction programme, implementing short-term updates, sequencing works effectively, and maintaining clear look-ahead planning to ensure continuity of works on site.
•    Construction Governance, Safety & Quality Control
Maintaining full control of site governance, ensuring works are delivered safely, to specification, and in accordance with company systems, reporting requirements, and industry best practice.

Requirements

Must have minimum 8+ years experience in a similar role on large scale construction projects (Preferably Industrial)
Must have previous experience working on large scale construction projects with a Main Contractor
Must be based within commutable distance of site in Knutsford

Benefits

£90,000 - £100,000 + Package