Project Manager

These roles will be Located in Gloucester, Kent and on West Sussex coast.

With UK roots going back over 100 years, Lendlease’s Construction business brings deep knowledge and capability to all that we do. We are a trusted construction partner to many of the most respected private and public sector organisations in the UK.

Whether a new build, a repurposed or reconstructed property, a heritage restoration or a multi-phased development, our clients trust us to drive delivery, deal with complexity, and provide strategic and long-term economic and social value with innovative and sustainable solutions.

The role

We are currently recruiting for a Project Managers to join our regional Construction business as part of our The project sites are in Kent, Gloucester, West Sussex and Doncaster areas. All projects are currently in a preconstruction phase, with a start on site late 2025. During initial preconstruction phase the roles will be based in one of our offices which will be either East London, Leicester or Birmingham.

What will you do

• Procure, manage and programme key elements of the project delivery within a timely manner ensure the maximum outcomes for the client and Lendlease.
• Ensure quality is at a consistently high level and pro-actively identify quality issues.
• Review all costs and controls for elements of the project against a set of agreed commercial criteria.
• Accountable for the implementation and compliance with all safety requirements both Lendlease and MoJ and work practices ensuring appropriate records are maintained and required reports are available for your elements of the project.
• Recognise and reward safe behaviours and practices.
• Build and maintain external relationships (e.g. clients, contractors/subcontracts) to increase networks and manage the performance and development of the project team through coaching, mentoring and building required skill sets to ensure that staff are adequately resourced to perform.

You will bring

• CSCS card holder
• In depth knowledge of construction industry
• Demonstrable experience of the delivery of construction projects
• Strategic thinking and visionary.
• Develop and maintain relationships with trust and confidence
• Understanding of programme duration and sequencing of works of relevant aspects of construction
• Experienced with and capable of being part of a bid team and undertaking pre-construction planning
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively and lead the construction delivery team and construction workforce
• Demonstrate an ability to be flexible in recognising where working methods require adapting and changing to suit a change in project needs or new challenges
• Demonstrate an ability to ensure delivery of work packages and in places betterment of commercial targets

What we provide

• Car allowance
• Flexible and hybrid work options
• Industry leading pension scheme
• Private medical health benefit and dental plan options
• Enhanced parental leave
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days

• Wellbeing leave
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
• '24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services'
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide

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Belong at Lendlease

We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm.  

We are a disability inclusive employer. Click here to see our standard recruitment process. If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method. 

We build careers, develop skills, and invest in people. Imagine what more you can do here. 

Lendlease is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.