Construction Project Manager - Security Cleared

Construction Project Manager - Security Cleared Division: Central Government Division Job Type: Contract/Interim Contact Phone: 01782 203040 Salary: n/a Location: Home Counties Ref #: HZW/147092/CONPM Post Date: 24-03-2026 10:10 AM Apply Direct We have a requirement for a DV cleared Construction Project Manager working for a Public Sector client on an initial 6 month contract. This will be hybrid working with 3 days a week onsite and will be operating inside IR35. The Senior Construction Project Manager is to lead the client side delivery of a major logistics hub construction project. Key focus areas include developing business cases, planning and executing the project within time, cost, and quality constraints, and ensuring full compliance with governance, statutory duties, and construction regulations. The role requires strong stakeholder management, leadership of multidisciplinary teams and external partners, and effective control of risk, change, and budget. Extensive experience delivering large, complex construction projects, ideally in secure or highly regulated environments, alongside strong contract management capability (e.g., NEC4) and proficiency with tools such as MS Project is essential for driving performance, efficiency, and high quality outcomes. Essential skills & experience include: * PRINCE2 Practitioner, APMP, ISEB Certificate, or equivalent project management qualification * Strong understanding of Construction Design Management (CDM) 2015 regulations, with demonstrable experience applying them in project delivery. * Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including the latest versions of Microsoft Project. * Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RIBA, RICS, ICE, IStructE, CIBSE, CIOB). * In depth knowledge of current legislative and regulatory frameworks relevant to the role. * Proven ability to manage and deliver multiple projects within tight timescales and limited resources, often within challenging operational environments containing technical, political, security, support, and logistical considerations. * A minimum of 5 years' experience in the following: o Planning, monitoring, and controlling projects using PRINCE2, APM, or other recognised methodologies. o Delivering complex, multidiscipline estates and construction projects up to £20M in value o Assessing, mitigating, and managing project risks. o Managing project budgets and cash-flow o Delivering complex estates and security projects within secure environments o Demonstrable experience working with NEC4 contracts for construction procurement and consultant procurement. o Managing major construction projects from inception to completion. o Coordinating health and safety requirement, particularly CDM 2015 compliance, across a Project with multiple works packages