Project Manager
📍 Bristol
💰 Competitive Salary + Excellent Package + Bonus
🏗️ Tier 1 Main Contractor
📅 Start Date: August 2025
Buildforce Solutions are proud to be partnering with a leading Tier 1 contractor to recruit an experienced Project Manager for a major new-build student accommodation development in Bristol.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's most respected contractors and take the lead on a flagship scheme valued at approximately £40 million.
The Project
The development comprises a large-scale, purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Bristol, delivering high-quality residential accommodation and associated communal facilities.
The project is currently moving through pre-construction and is scheduled to start on site in August 2026, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to become involved from the outset and drive the project through to successful completion.
The Role
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the delivery of the project, ensuring programme, quality, safety, and commercial objectives are achieved.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Managing the project from site commencement through to handover
* Leading site management and delivery teams
* Coordinating subcontractors and specialist packages
* Maintaining strong client and consultant relationships
* Driving programme performance and project milestones
* Working closely with commercial and design teams
* Managing health, safety, quality, and environmental standards
* Reporting regularly to senior management on project performance
Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
* Proven experience as a Project Manager working for a main contractor
* Previous experience delivering large-scale residential, student accommodation, mixed-use, or commercial schemes
* Experience managing projects valued in excess of £20m+
* Strong leadership and team management capabilities
* Excellent client-facing and communication skills
* SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications
* A proactive and solutions-focused approach to project delivery
What's on Offer?
✅ Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
✅ Performance-related bonus
✅ Opportunity to lead a landmark Bristol development
✅ Long-term career progression with a leading Tier 1 contractor
✅ Strong pipeline of secured work across the South West region
✅ Involvement from project inception through to completion
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Project Manager looking to further their career with a market-leading contractor while delivering a high-profile £40m development in Bristol. Please apply below and get in touch with Heather Duncan for more information