Project Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced and adaptable Project Manager with a background in commercial construction to join our growing Cambridge team.

The successful candidate will manage a diverse range of projects, including refurbishment and CAT A and CAT B fit outs, ensuring the successful delivery of projects across our client portfolio.

We are looking for someone who communicates clearly, works collaboratively, takes ownership, and consistently delivers high standards while reflecting our values in everything they do.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment where your contribution genuinely matters and where you will be trusted to make a difference.

At Princebuild, we are proud to be a family business built on the values of Building, Sharing, and Caring. These values are at the heart of everything we do and shape how we work with our colleagues, clients, and communities.

What We Offer

We believe in recognising and rewarding great work.

Our benefits include

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• Competitive salary

• Company vehicle with fuel card or allowance

• Corporate clothing

• Employee profit share scheme

• 21 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing after 2 years’ continuous service

• Early finish on Fridays

• Long service awards

• Health and wellbeing support, including access to qualified Mental Health First Aiders

• Positive working culture supported by the Princebuild Founders Trust and Princebuild Foundation, helping local community projects

• Ongoing training, development, and clear career progression opportunities

• An inclusive employer, accredited by Investors in People and Positive About Disabled People

• Regular social events and charity initiatives throughout the year

Job Description

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting to the Head of Cambridge Office, the Project Manager will oversee a diverse portfolio of construction, refurbishment and CAT A and CAT B fit-out projects across a range of sectors.

Taking ownership from pre-construction through to completion and handover, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are planned, co-ordinated and delivered in line with client expectations, programme, budget and quality requirements.

Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams, you will manage all aspects of project delivery, including programme management, procurement, commercial awareness, risk management and stakeholders’ communication.

As the key point of contact for your projects, you will build strong relationships with clients and project teams, providing clear leadership and maintaining a collaborative approach to achieve successful outcomes. You will also identify opportunities to drive efficiencies and manage change effectively.

You will be responsible for delivering projects safely, efficiently and to the highest standards, ensuring they meet programme, budget, quality and client expectations while reflecting the standards of the business.

This is a key role within the team, contributing to strong communication, collaboration, and a culture built on Building, Sharing, and Caring throughout project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the successful delivery of allocated projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover.

• Manage projects to ensure they are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards, while meeting client expectations and business objectives.

• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations, company policies and procedures and all statutory requirements.

• Develop, monitor, and maintain project programmes, identifying and mitigating risks to ensure successful project delivery.

• Chair and attend regular project and site meetings with clients, consultants, subcontractors and other stakeholders.

• Prepare contractor's reports, progress updates, project programmes and other project documentation as required.

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants and on-site personnel, maintaining strong working relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

• Competently interpret contract documentation, specifications, design information and construction drawings, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with the contract.

• Manage specialist, domestic and nominated subcontractors, ensuring performance, quality, programme and compliance standards are achieved.

• Coordinate and oversee site teams, including Site Managers, Supervisors, Assistant Project Managers, Trainee Project Managers and direct trade operatives, providing leadership, support and mentoring where required.

• Monitor project progress, proactively identifying and resolving issues to minimise delays and maintain programme.

• Manage project costs, including pricing and agreeing variations and instructions with clients or their representatives.

• Prepare valuations, final accounts and support the commercial team in achieving successful financial outcomes.

• Monitor project profitability and provide regular financial reporting, forecasting and cost control throughout the project.

• Review procurement schedules and ensure long-lead materials and plant are ordered, tracked and delivered in line with programme requirements.

• Review and authorise supplier and subcontractor invoices in accordance with company procedures.

• Assist with the preparation of tenders and estimates, working alongside the Estimating team where required.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement without compromising quality or programme.

• Ensure quality assurance procedures are followed, carrying out inspections and ensuring defects are resolved promptly.

• Promote a collaborative working environment that reflects the company's values of Building, Sharing, and Caring.

• Undertaking additional duties as required in line with role progression.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Princebuild is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know – we are here to support you.