Project Manager

Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a major new build housing project in Gloucester. You will manage site operations, ensuring projects meet quality standards, deadlines, and budgets. The role requires strong leadership and advanced knowledge in housing regulations and contracts. A range of benefits including holidays, annual bonuses, and medical insurance are provided, making this opportunity a chance to contribute significantly to home delivery in a 5-star quality environment.

Benefits

26 days holidays plus ability to purchase additional holiday

Annual bonus linked to company performance

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Pension

Digital GP and Employee Assistance Programme

Share Save scheme

Access to discount portal

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of NHBC requirements.
• Understanding of Building Regulations.
• Familiarity with JCT Design & Build Contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage production programmes and cost control.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.
• Liaise with clients and subcontractors.
• Produce detailed progress reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

Permanent – Full Time – 40 Hours

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of a major new build housing project in Gloucester. Reporting to the Build Manager, you will take full responsibility for on‑site operations, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Managing production programmes, cost control, health and safety compliance, and liaising with clients, subcontractors, and external agencies.

Chair project meetings, produce detailed progress reports, and maintain exceptional site presentation.

Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of NHBC requirements, Building Regulations, and JCT Design & Build Contracts.

Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Holidays – 26 days + ability to purchase additional holiday


• Annual bonus linked to company performance


• Private medical insurance


• Life Assurance


• Pension


• Digital GP and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)


• Share Save scheme


• Access to our discount portal, LifeStyle Hub

Join us and play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding homes while maintaining our 5‑star quality reputation.

As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK’s leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high‑quality housing development and regeneration projects.

We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills and personalities of our people. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourages and values diversity and inclusion within our teams.

The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo whilst working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all.

Please refer to the Job Description upon completing your application.