Senior Project Manager / Project Director

Buildforce Solutions Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm seeks a Senior Project Manager in Milton Keynes to oversee a £90m high-rise Build-to-Rent scheme. You will have full accountability from project inception to completion, managing a team and client relationships effectively. Ideal candidates possess proven delivery experience with large-scale residential projects and relevant qualifications. This role offers significant autonomy and the chance to lead a high-profile residential scheme in a prime location.

Benefits

Genuine autonomy to build and lead your own team

Long-term progression opportunities

High-profile flagship project

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering large-scale multiroom residential schemes.
• Demonstrable experience running projects of £70m+ in value.
• Background with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the full project team.
• Manage client relationships and act as the primary point of contact.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Leadership

Programme management

Risk management

Education

SMSTS

CSCS (Black or equivalent)

First Aid

NVQ Level 6 (or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Project Manager – £90m High‑Rise BTR Scheme

📍 Milton Keynes (Central) – 🏗 Tier 2 Main Contractor

We are working with a well-established Tier 2 contractor to appoint an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a £90m high‑rise Build‑to‑Rent (BTR) apartment scheme in central Milton Keynes. This is a site number one role, offering full ownership of the project from inception through to completion, with the autonomy to build and shape your own project team. The role is ideally suited to a confident, client‑facing Project Manager with a proven track record delivering large‑scale, multiroom residential schemes.

Project

• £90m high‑rise BTR development
• Large apartment scheme in a prime central Milton Keynes location
• Full lifecycle involvement: pre‑construction, procurement, delivery, and handover
• Long‑term opportunity with a growing regional business

Role

• Act as the number one on site, with overall accountability for programme, quality, safety, and commercial performance
• Lead and coordinate the full project team, including the opportunity to appoint and develop your own key team members
• Manage client relationships and act as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle
• Drive programme certainty, build quality, and risk management on a complex high‑rise scheme
• Work closely with commercial, design, and construction teams from inception to completion
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and regulatory requirements

About You

• Proven experience delivering large‑scale multiroom residential schemes (BTR, apartments, student accommodation or similar)
• Demonstrable experience running projects of £70m+ in value
• Strong client‑facing and leadership capability
• Confident managing complex programmes, stakeholders, and supply chains
• Background with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor

Qualifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS (Black or equivalent)
• First Aid
• NVQ Level 6 (or equivalent)

Why Apply

• High‑profile £90m flagship project
• Genuine autonomy to build and lead your own team
• Long‑term progression with a growing contractor
• Central Milton Keynes location
• Opportunity to deliver a landmark residential scheme from day one to handover

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