Project Manager - Bristol

Project Manager - Bristol | High-Profile £40m Manufacturing SchemeSalary: £70,000-£82,000 + car allowance + package
Location: Bristol (outskirts)
We are working with a leading main contractor who are seeking an experienced Project Manager in Bristol to help deliver a £40 million high-profile manufacturing and technology facility on the outskirts of the city. This is a standout opportunity for a Project Manager, Bristol to join a flagship project within one of the South West’s most prominent technical sectors.
This scheme is part of a wider investment into advanced engineering and specialised production environments, combining complex new-build elements, specialist MEP integration and high-spec internal spaces. If you’re a Bristol Project Manager looking for a career-defining role, this opportunity is ideal.
The OpportunityAs Project Manager, you will take day-to-day responsibility for delivering a major new-build manufacturing facility featuring:

• Large-scale structural works
• High-spec technical environments
• Specialist engineering and MEP systems
• Strict quality, programme and safety requirements
• Multi-zone delivery across a live, regulated environment

This is a rare chance to join a high-profile regional scheme and play a key role in driving delivery for a respected national contractor with a long-term pipeline in the South West.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead all construction and delivery activities on a £40m new-build project
• Manage subcontractors, engineers, site teams and package managers
• Maintain strict control of programme, technical coordination and buildability
• Work closely with design, planning, commercial and MEP teams
• Drive high standards of quality, health & safety and compliance
• Chair progress meetings and liaise with client-side and consultant teams
• Support sequencing, logistics and integration of specialist technical areas
• Represent the contractor professionally on a high-profile scheme

About YouYou will be a strong Project Manager with a track record of delivering complex, large-scale projects. Ideally, you will have:

• Experience overseeing new-build schemes of £20m+
• Background in technical, industrial, manufacturing, R&D or high-spec commercial builds
• Strong MEP and structural coordination understanding
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills
• SMSTS, CSCS (Manager), First Aid

This role is ideal for an established Project Manager in Bristol or someone looking to relocate to take on a flagship scheme.

What’s on Offer

• £70,000-£82,000 + car allowance + full package
• A major £40m landmark manufacturing project
• Strong progression opportunities within a growing regional team
• Long-term pipeline with a respected main contractor
• Supportive team culture and modern project delivery approach

If you’re a Project Manager in Bristol interested in this opportunity, please apply or contact James Mitchell at the Hays Southampton office for a confidential discussion. # 4776706