Senior Site Manager / Project Manager

Castellum; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Castellum is seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager / Project Manager to own high-value super-prime residential projects in Surrey from pre-construction through to handover. You will lead technically complex schemes, working with ultra-high-net-worth clients, family offices, leading architects and specialist consultants.

Role requires a proven track record on super-prime residential builds, strong technical knowledge of basements and listed buildings, and excellence in client-facing

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering super-prime or high-end prime residential projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver super-prime residential projects from start to handover.
• Oversee programming, procurement, cost control, quality, safety and stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor site-based teams and direct labour.
• Collaborate with in-house designers, QS and senior leadership.
• Report directly to a Director.
• Maintain exceptional relationships with UHNW clients and their teams.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Leadership

Technical residential construction

Education

Formal construction qualification (degree/HND/HNC)

Job description

Senior Site Manager / Project Manager - Super-Prime Residential | Surrey

Castellum is a privately-owned, award-winning principal contractor specialising in the construction, refurbishment and fit-out of the finest private residences and luxury homes. Founded in 2003, we deliver exceptional properties for discerning clients, architects and consultants, with a reputation built on uncompromising craftsmanship, complex structural work and the highest possible specification.

Our projects typically involve landmark new-build houses, major basement extensions, lateral conversions, heritage and listed building refurbishments, and multi-level structural transformations in some of the most exclusive locations across Surrey and the wider South East. We operate with complete discretion and manage every project at Board Director level.

We offer both traditional Main Contracting and turnkey Design & Build solutions, supported by in-house design and commercial teams. Castellum is a growing, well-funded business with a strong long-term pipeline of super-prime residential work across London and the South East.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager or Project Manager to take full ownership of high-value super-prime residential projects from pre-construction through to handover and defects.

You will lead the successful delivery of technically complex, high-specification schemes in Surrey, working closely with ultra-high-net-worth clients, family offices, leading architects and specialist consultants.

Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for the successful delivery of super-prime residential projects
• Manage the complete project lifecycle - programming, procurement, cost control, quality, health & safety and stakeholder liaison
• Lead and mentor site-based teams and direct labour
• Collaborate closely with in-house designers, quantity surveyors and the senior leadership team
• Report directly to a Director
• Maintain exceptional client relationships with UHNW individuals and their professional teams

About You

• Proven track record delivering super-prime or high-end prime residential projects (essential)
• Experience with a recognised main contractor or specialist high-end residential builder
• Strong technical knowledge of complex basements, structural alterations, historic/listed buildings and super-prime finishes
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills
• Formal construction-related qualification (degree, HND or HNC)
• Stability and longevity on previous projects highly regarded

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on some of Surrey's and the South East's most exclusive private residences
• Long-term career progression within a growing, well-funded business
• Highly competitive salary package (negotiable) + bonus scheme
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Direct reporting line to Director level and genuine influence on high-profile projects

If you have the experience and ambition to deliver exceptional super-prime residential projects with Castellum, we would like to hear from you.