Construction Project Manager

Description

• Conduct regular HSE reviews (on-site during travel and virtually).
• Champion a safety-first culture on site and within the UK project team.
• Use project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Aconex).
• Coordinate the procurement of materials, equipment, and specialist services from local and international suppliers.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, particularly related to logistics, security, political environment, and supply chains.
• Maintain strong relationships with UK and foreign national stakeholders, local communities and contractors.
• Develop and manage the project execution plan (PEP), master programme, and risk register.
• To lead the project from a site perspective, facilitating clear communication, leadership and guidance. Taking responsibility for the co-ordination of the site team, their activities and welfare
• Ensure the project aligns with client requirements, local constraints, and international best practices.
• Provide accurate progress reports, dashboards, and KPIs to senior management and clients.
• Ensure quality control plans are implemented and audited.
• Review construction progress, workmanship, and compliance with design.
• Work with commercial teams to monitor budgets, cost forecasts, variations, and contractor claims.
• Maintain clear audit trails, contracts, and documentation across both jurisdictions.
• Facilitate regular progress meetings across time zones using digital collaboration tools.
• Manage communication channels to ensure transparency and timely decision-making.
• Lead cross-border coordination between UK design/engineering teams and international site delivery teams.

Requirements

UK-based with frequent travel with an expectation of between 25-50% of time to be spent in country working on site, programme depending.

G3 Systems are seeking a project manager with construction experience to lead, coordinate, and successfully deliver international construction projects, ensuring that design, procurement, compliance, stakeholder engagement, and execution align with UK standards in an austere environment.

• Proven experience delivering construction or infrastructure projects (UK or international).
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Resilient, adaptable, and culturally aware.
• Comfortable working across time zones and managing remote teams.
• Professional membership desirable (RICS, ICE, CIOB, APM).
• Security and cultural awareness training beneficial.
• Experience working in developing or emerging markets (Africa desirable).
• Experience working with NEC ECC contracts
• High professional integrity and commitment to safety.
• Valid passport and willingness to travel regularly.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (APM, PRINCE2, or PMP preferred).
• Strong stakeholder and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary and multinational teams.

Benefits

• UK and international travel, Company expensed staff accommodation when residing in Nigeria
• Salary starting from £90,000 per annum (based on experience)
• Subsistence expenses are fully reimbursed in accordance with company policy
• Plus various salary sacrifice schemes and other life wellbeing platforms
• 25 days annual leave
• Membership of the G3 Systems Group Personal Pension Plan
• Life Cover (3.5x salary)
• International Medical Cover

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance