Job Description
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 ContractorA 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 ApplyIf you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact James Mitchell for a confidential discussion. # 4776713