Project Manager

4776713
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Guildford
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Construction - Building Projects
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    £65,000 to £75,000

Project Manager – Guildford

Project Manager - Guildford
Project: £4m Social Housing Apartment Scheme (Guildford)
Location: Guildford
Salary: £66,000 – £75,000 + Car Allowance + Package Sector: Social Housing | Residential | RC Frame
Contractor: Berkshire‑Based Main Contractor

A well‑established Berkshire main contractor is looking to appoint a Project Manager to take full responsibility for a newly secured £4m social housing apartment scheme near Guildford. This is a new‑build RC frame development delivering over 20 affordable homes on a tight urban site.

The business has a strong secured workload running well into 2026, with a solid reputation across residential, social housing and community projects. They are looking to interview immediately, with a view to starting the successful candidate in April or May.

The Project
  • 4‑storey reinforced concrete frame
  • 20+ new affordable apartments
  • External works, landscaping, drainage and utilities
You will run the job from early stages through to handover, leading all programme, quality and subcontractor management on site.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead day‑to‑day site operations on this £4m Guildford scheme
  • Manage subcontractors, engineers and trades
  • Maintain programme and drive progress on a tight site
  • Review drawings, resolve issues and support technical coordination
  • Ensure strong H&S, QA and compliance standards
  • Work closely with internal design, commercial and planning teams
  • Hold progress meetings and liaise directly with client representatives
  • Oversee snagging and handover documentation

Ideal Candidate
  • Experienced Project Manager, or Senior Site Manager ready to step up
  • Background delivering residential or social housing schemes — RC frame experience preferred
  • Confident leading projects in the £3m–£8m range
  • Strong communicator with solid subcontractor management
  • Able to solve problems quickly and maintain programme momentum
  • SMSTS, CSCS (Manager Level), First Aid preferred

What’s on Offer
  • £66,000 – £75,000 + car allowance + package
  • Lead a meaningful social housing project near Guildford
  • Join a stable Berkshire contractor with a strong 2026 /2027 order book
  • Clear long‑term progression and continuous workload
  • Supportive, well‑structured management team

How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact James Mitchell for a confidential discussion.

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