Laura Belcher
Operations Director
Project Manager jobs Leicester :
Want to be part of Leicester’s vibrant construction sector with an interesting role as a project manager? There is a wealth of jobs available as the city gears up for growth with several exciting schemes.
From ambitious plans for the huge East Midlands Freeport in the Leicestershire countryside to a number of new housing, industrial and commercial developments in the pipeline, the city’s construction sector faces a dynamic future.
The UK’s increased investment in infrastructure, major projects and housing developments offers great employment opportunities, with the building sector needing to find 251,500 extra construction workers by 2028 to fill demand, according to a report.
Playing a project manager role in such exciting developments is a highly-rewarding career option, with the skills needed for the planning and delivery of developments from start to finish being much in demand.
A hugely important part of every construction site, a project manager defines the overall scope, developing detailed plans and budgets and being the main point of contact between clients and contractors.
Looking for the ideal project manager role in Leicester and wanting to be part of the city’s changing future?
Then click here to take a look at just some of the project manager jobs currently on offer.
Project management explained
Taking the helm of a major construction project might seem daunting but safely navigating a scheme to a successful conclusion, on time and within budget, is a highly rewarding role.
You will put your skills at co-ordinating a range of elements to the test, planning and overseeing projects from inception to completion. You will develop detailed plans and budgets, negotiate contracts, manage the procurement process and liaise closely with architects, contractors and engineers.
A project manager is effectively the ‘eyes and ears’ for each client, anticipating potential issues and successfully dealing with them. Their site inspections ensure that quality and safety standards, in line with HSE regulations, are met and that material and labour costs are thoroughly managed.
Ensuring the project is completed to the agreed deadline and the budget is a rewarding aspect of the job, with the final handover being a fitting testament to your organisational skills and knowledge.
Project manager consultancy specialists in Leicester
Taking care of our construction job roles in Leicester is our talented team of recruitment consultants.
Our experience after years of working in the industry means we are ideally placed to match the best potential employees with the right companies. Construction firms trust us to deliver promising candidates – and jobseekers love our passion for helping to develop so many promising careers.
Our team of Leicester construction sector experts includes Operations Director Laura Belcher, who has extensive experience working with prominent firms. She is supported by Managing Consultant Nicole Broughton, Senior Consultant Ashleigh Curwood, Divisional Director Emma Welsh, Resourcing Consultat Emma Buttler and Trainee Recruitment Consultant Olivia Johnson.
Mayur Ghedia, our Regional Director, covers freelance, contract and temporary appointments across main contracts and subcontractors across the UK, including Derby. His expertise covers construction roles from Labourers through to Site Managers within the construction sector.
These friendly consultants will work closely with you to find your next role, guiding you through the process, from application to the interview stage – and will delight with you when you’re offered the job.
Ensuring the project is completed to the agreed deadline and the budget is a rewarding aspect of the job, with the final handover being a fitting testament to your organisational skills and knowledge.
Emma Welsh
Divisional Director
Mayur Ghedia
Regional Director
Nicole Broughton
Managing Recruitment Consultant
Ashleigh Curwood
Managing Recruitment Consultant
Olivia Johnson
Trainee Recruitment Consultant
Testimonials
“From the first contact I had with Olivia, everything has been above and beyond my expectations. I’ve been kept in the know every step of the way, and Olivia has offered a professional, personable, and calming presence throughout. The position she helped me obtain is exactly where I want to be, for now and for my future career, and I can’t thank Olivia and Atkins Search for making this opportunity happen for me.” – Project Manager, Construction Consultancy