Project Manager - New Build Housing

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a prestigious £25m residential development in Cambridge. This role involves taking ownership of a high-profile project, managing site teams, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in large-scale residential schemes and excellent leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering large-scale residential schemes (£20m+ ideally).
• Strong knowledge of new build processes for both apartment blocks and houses.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to manage budgets and programmes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day management and successful delivery of the project.
• Oversee all construction activities on site, ensuring programme, budget, and quality targets are met.
• Lead and manage site teams, subcontractors, and consultants.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget Management

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a prestigious £25m residential development in Cambridge, comprising a mix of new build apartments and houses. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a landmark scheme from start to finish, working with a respected contractor/developer and ensuring the project is delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day management and successful delivery of the project.
• Oversee all construction activities on site, ensuring programme, budget, and quality targets are met.
• Lead and manage site teams, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Monitor progress, resolve issues, and report to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, design teams, and local authorities.

About You

• Proven track record of delivering large-scale residential schemes (£20m+ ideally).
• Strong knowledge of new build processes for both apartment blocks and houses.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to manage budgets and programmes effectively.
• Confident managing complex residential builds from pre-construction through to handover.

What’s on Offer

• The chance to lead a high-profile £25m residential project in Cambridge.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term career progression within a respected and growing organisation.