
Hiring Construction Project Managers: 7 Costly Mistakes You Might Be Making
In the UK construction industry, project delivery is only as strong as the person leading it. Construction project managers are responsible for keeping timelines on track, managing teams on-site, overseeing budgets, and ensuring legal and safety compliance. In many cases, the success or failure of a build hinges directly on the project manager's ability to lead under pressure. That's why hiring construction project managers is a critical decision that can either drive your project forward—or cost you dearly. A poor hire can lead to missed milestones, safety breaches, contract disputes, and spiralling costs. Despite this, many firms—especially under tight deadlines—still make avoidable hiring mistakes.