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Project Manager


Company : Hays


Location : exeter, south west england


Created : 2025-12-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Your new companyThis privately owned construction firm has grown from a regional contractor into a multidisciplinary operator with offices across the UK. It delivers high-value projects across diverse sectors - education, healthcare, defence, custodial, commercial, industrial, transport, and conservation. With over 200 directly employed staff, the company is renowned for controlled environment delivery, technical excellence, and sustainability leadership - earning awards for environmental impact and a net-zero carbon roadmap. They offer a collaborative culture, strong professional development, and the chance to shape landmark, socially impactful infrastructure.Your new roleProject Manager will oversee the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to strict quality and compliance standards. Responsibilities include planning, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder coordination across complex, high-security environments. The role demands strong leadership, contractual awareness, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams while maintaining rigorous health, safety, and sustainability objectives. Project Managers act as the key liaison between clients and contractors, driving efficiency and innovation. This position offers exposure to challenging, high-profile projects that make a tangible impact on communities and infrastructure.What you'll need to succeed* Previous experience as a Project Manager.* Strong background working on commercial projects such as, education, healthcare, MOJ, MOD etc.* Background in commercial refurb/fitout is preferred.* CSCS (Black), SMSTS, First Aid at Work are required at minimum.* No criminal convictions or record - Enhanced DBS and Vetting are needed for this job.* Strong technical expertise, including the use of industry standard software.* Leadership and teamwork skills are essential.What you'll get in return* Competitive salary* Pension scheme* Strong training, learning and development offerings* Staff get-togethers and family fun days* Long service awardsWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk