Project Manager

ESD Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction contractor is seeking a Project Manager to deliver residential new build and care home projects across Kent and the South East. The role requires a proven track record in construction project management, leadership skills, and strong knowledge of NHBC standards. Opportunities for career progression are available in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Project Manager within the construction sector.
• Experience in residential new build and/or care home projects is essential.
• Strong knowledge of NHBC standards and compliance processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful delivery of new build residential and/or care home schemes.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure targets are achieved.
• Maintain strong client relationships, attending progress meetings.
• Drive compliance with health & safety and NHBC standards throughout the build.
• Manage budgets, forecasting and reporting to senior management.
• Identify risks early and implement solutions to maintain momentum.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

NHBC standards

Job description

Overview

Project Manager – Residential / Care Homes

Location: Maidstone, Kent

This role involves delivering residential new build and care home projects across Kent and the South East. This is a forward-thinking contractor with a healthy project pipeline and genuine opportunities for career progression.

Base pay range

The range is provided by ESD Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful delivery of new build residential and/or care home schemes from pre-construction through to handover.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure programme, cost, quality, and safety targets are achieved.
• Maintain strong client relationships, attending progress meetings and providing regular updates.
• Drive compliance with health & safety and NHBC standards throughout the build.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, and reporting to senior management.
• Identify risks early and implement solutions to maintain project momentum.

Requirements

• Proven track record as a Project Manager within the construction sector.
• Experience in residential new build and/or care home projects is essential.
• Strong knowledge of NHBC standards and compliance processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage stakeholders, drive teams, and deliver projects to deadline.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Construction