Project Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Car allowance

Long-term progression

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Construction Director for a private residential contractor delivering high-end extensions and new builds across Dorset/Somerset/Devon. Lead projects from concept through to handover with strong commercial oversight and client liaison.

The role offers hybrid working (1–2 days from home) and regular site travel, with progression towards Managing Director. Salary up to £100,000 plus car or car allowance.

Qualifications

• Project director level experience in construction required.
• Strong budgeting, pricing and commercial oversight abilities.
• Excellent client-facing communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-end residential extensions and new build projects end-to-end.
• Oversee budgeting, pricing and commercial controls across multiple projects.
• Liaise with architects and private clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Travel to sites across Dorset/Somerset/Devon; hybrid working 1–2 days from home.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Client liaison

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Job description

Construction Director

Up to £100,000 + Car (Hybrid) / Car Allowance + Hybrid Working + Training Support + Long-Term Progression into Manager Director

North Dorset (Commutable from: Blandford Forum, Sherborne, Shaftesbury, Yeovil, Dorchester, Poole, Bournemouth, Salisbury)

Are you a high level manager or director for a role where you will take real ownership of high-end residential projects from concept through to completion, with genuine long-term progression to Managing Director in a growing specialist business?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established residential contractor working directly with private clients on premium extensions and new build projects, typically up to £3-4m. You will be trusted to run projects end-to-end, with the flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week when needed.

The company have a long track record in the construction sector and are known for delivering a high-quality service to discerning clients. Due to continued growth and an increasing pipeline of enquiries, they are now looking to add an experienced Project Manager to support the next stage of expansion and larger project delivery.

In this role you will attend early-stage meetings with architects, develop budgets and pricing, support the planning journey, and then manage the full build programme through to handover. You will be the key point of contact for clients and stakeholders, with regular travel across Dorset, Somerset and Devon (typically once per week).

This role would suit a high level project manager or director with strong commercial acumen and management experience from a construction background looking for a position offering autonomy, responsibility, hybrid flexibility and long-term progression within a growing group.

The Role:

• Managing high-end residential extensions and new build projects from initial meetings through to completion
• Budgeting, pricing and commercial oversight across multiple projects
• Client-facing role, liaising with architects and private clients throughout the full project lifecycle
• Hybrid working available (1-2 days from home as required) with site travel across Dorset / Somerset / Devon

The Person:

• Project Director, Commercial Director or Preconstruction Director background within construction (residential experience beneficial)
• Strong technical knowledge of how buildings are constructed, with the ability to cost / price / manage budgets
• Confident communicator, comfortable meeting clients and leading projects end-to-end

Reference Number: BBBH280894

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.