Job Description
Project Manager – Camberley
Project Manager – Social Housing Apartment SchemeLocation: CamberleySalary: £66,000 – £75,000 + Car Allowance + PackageProject Value: £4 million Sector: Social Housing | Residential | RC FrameContractor Type: Hampshire‑based Main ContractorA well‑established Hampshire‑based main contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager, or a strong Senior Site Manager looking to step up, to lead a newly secured £4 million social housing apartment scheme. The project will deliver over 20 new affordable homes across a 4‑storey reinforced concrete (RC) frame structure on a tight urban site.This contractor has an excellent reputation across residential, commercial, education and community projects, with a strong forward pipeline and long‑standing regional presence.The ProjectThis new-build development includes:
* A 4-storey RC frame residential block
* Delivery of 20+ new social housing apartments
* High‑quality internals and communal areas
* External landscaping, drainage and associated infrastructure
* Close coordination with a recognised housing provider and local authority
You will take full ownership of the scheme from start through to handover, driving programme, quality, subcontractor management and safe delivery.Key Responsibilities
* Lead day‑to‑day site operations across the full lifecycle of the £4m scheme
* Manage subcontractors, trades, engineers and site teams
* Maintain programme control, sequencing and buildability
* Review drawings, technical details and coordinate solutions
* Ensure compliance with health & safety and quality standards
* Work closely with internal design, commercial and planning teams
* Chair progress meetings, produce reports and liaise with client representatives
* Oversee snagging, QA processes and handover documentation
Ideal Candidate
* Experienced Project Manager or strong Senior Site Manager from a main contracting background
* Proven capability delivering residential or social housing projects, ideally RC frame
* Experienced taking schemes in the £3m–£8m range from start to completion
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive performance and manage subcontractors
* Able to interpret drawings, coordinate design queries and problem‑solve on site
* SMSTS, CSCS (Manager Level), First Aid desirable
What’s on Offer
* £66,000 – £75,000 salary + car allowance + full package
* A key leadership role delivering a meaningful, community‑focused development
* Support from a respected Hampshire-based contractor with a strong reputation
* Long-term career progression and future project pipeline
* A stable, well‑structured business with repeat clients and local presence
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link below or contact James Mitchell at the Southampton Hays office for a confidential discuss # 4776713