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 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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