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Project Manager - Residential Apartments
Location: High Wycombe
Salary: Up to £90,000 + package
Project Overview
Project: £15m private residential apartment scheme
A well-established regional main contractor based in Berkshire is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a new £15m private residential apartment scheme in High Wycombe.
The project comprises a 5/6-storey concrete frame residential block, delivering high-quality private apartments. This is a key role for someone who is confident taking ownership of a live construction project as the site lead, with responsibility for the programme, site team, subcontractors, quality, health & safety, and client reporting.
The contractor has built a strong reputation across the South and Thames Valley region, delivering a varied portfolio of projects across residential, education, healthcare, commercial, leisure, heritage, refurbishment, and new build schemes. They are a well-structured business with a strong regional presence, long-standing client relationships, and a healthy pipeline of secured work.
The Role
As Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the scheme from site delivery through to completion, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the required standard. You will be managing the site team and supply chain, working closely with the commercial team, design team, consultants, and client representatives.
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Key Responsibilities
- Taking overall responsibility for the delivery of a £15m residential apartment scheme
- Managing the day-to-day site operations, programme, and subcontractor performance
- Leading site meetings and maintaining clear communication with all project stakeholders
- Overseeing works on a concrete frame residential block of circa 5/6 storeys
- Driving quality, health & safety, and site presentation across the project
- Working closely with the commercial team on cost control, variations, and forecasting
- Managing design coordination, technical queries, and buildability issues
- Ensuring works are delivered in line with drawings, specification, and programme
- Producing regular project updates and reporting into senior management
- Maintaining strong relationships with the client, consultants, and supply chain
- Leading by example and creating a well-organised, positive site environment
The Candidate
The client is looking for a Project Manager with a strong main contracting background and proven experience delivering residential or mixed-use schemes.
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience as a Project Manager leading projects as the No.1
- Experience delivering projects of around £10m-£15m+
- Residential apartment experience, ideally private residential or mixed-use
- Strong understanding of concrete frame construction
- Experience managing multi-storey schemes
- Good technical, programme, and commercial awareness
- Strong client-facing and communication skills
- Ability to manage subcontractors, site teams, and consultants effectively
- A proactive and organised approach to project delivery
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Main contractor experience is preferred
This role could suit an experienced Project Manager or a strong Senior Site Manager who has already taken ownership of major packages or led schemes and is ready to step into a full Project Manager position.
What's on Offer
- Salary up to £90,000
- Car allowance / company car
- Pension and benefits package
- Opportunity to lead a £15m residential scheme
- Long-term pipeline of regional work
- Supportive senior management team
- Chance to join a respected regional contractor with a strong reputation for quality delivery
If you'd like to talk this role through, please apply below or contact James Mitchell at the Southampton Hays office for a confidential conversation.
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