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Project Manager

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 65,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Guildford, Surrey

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

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 
 
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 utilitiesYou 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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