Project Manager

ARC Group; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected contractor in social housing is looking for an experienced Project Manager for a refurbishment scheme in Woodbridge. This role requires leadership in managing site operations, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with quality and budget standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in residential projects and experience working directly with clients. The position offers a contract with potential for permanence and a competitive salary.

Benefits

8% car allowance

Qualifications

• Demonstrable project management experience in residential refurbishment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple properties concurrently.
• Experience working with clients and QS teams on financial matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations on site, ensuring quality and budget compliance.
• Manage cost reporting and financial controls with the client.
• Coordinate subcontractors to achieve project objectives.

Skills

Project management

Commercial awareness

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Overview

Position: Project Manager - Social Housing

Location: Woodbridge

Salary: £50,000-£60,000 per annum depending on experience plus 8% car allowance

Contract: 6-Month contract with potential to go permanent

Start Date: Immediate start

Our client, a respected contractor within the social housing sector, is seeking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of a key residential refurbishment scheme in Woodbridge. 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.

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.