Project Manager

ARC Group; Chatteris; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the social housing sector is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee operations for a high-profile residential development in Chatteris. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for project management, ensuring all works align with programme, budget, and quality standards. Candidates must possess strong experience in residential refurbishment, excellent commercial awareness, and leadership skills. This role offers a salary of £45,000-£50,000 per annum, plus an 8% car allowance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable project management experience in residential refurbishment, ideally within the social housing sector.
• Strong experience in full site oversight, managing multiple properties concurrently.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for day-to-day operations on site.
• Provide full project management oversight, including cost controls.
• Work directly with the client and the client's QS to manage financial controls.

Skills

Project management experience

Commercial awareness

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

Position: Project Manager Social Housing

Location: Chatteris/Wisbech

Salary: £45,000-£50,000 per annum depending on experience plus 8% car allowance

Start Date: Immediate start

Our client, a respected contractor within the social housing sector, is seeking to appoint an experienced Project Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with strong leadership, commercial, and full project management capabilities to take ownership of a high-profile development.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for day-to-day operations on site, ensuring all works are delivered in line with programme, budget, and quality standards.
• Provide full project management oversight, including cost controls and commercial management, ensuring budgets and resources are optimised effectively.
• Work directly with the client and the client s QS, managing cost reporting, variations, and financial controls.
• Lead, coordinate, and monitor subcontractors to achieve project objectives, maintaining high standards of workmanship across all trades.
• Ensure full oversight of works across 10 residential properties, maintaining consistency of delivery and programme compliance.
• Maintain effective communication with the client team, providing regular progress updates and fostering collaborative relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental requirements at every stage of the project.
• Anticipate, manage, and resolve challenges proactively, ensuring smooth progression of works.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrable project management experience in residential refurbishment, ideally within the social housing sector.
• Strong experience in full site oversight, with proven ability to manage multiple properties concurrently.
• Excellent commercial awareness, with full cost control and QS experience.
• Strong track record of working directly with clients and their QS teams on financial and contractual matters.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the capability to engage and motivate diverse stakeholders.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving and stakeholder management.

If you possess the required skills and experience and are seeking a role where you can demonstrate leadership and deliver measurable outcomes, we encourage you to apply. (url removed) or call (phone number removed)