Project Manager
Project Manager – Social Housing Apartment Scheme
Location: Camberley
Salary: £66,000 – £75,000 + Car Allowance + Package
Project Value: £4 million Sector: Social Housing | Residential | RC Frame
Contractor Type: Hampshire‑based Main Contractor
A 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 authorityYou 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 documentationIdeal 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 presenceIf 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
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