Senior Project Manager (Construction) – Residential Retirement Village
Location: Bristol
Rate: £350 – £500 per day (DOE)
OR Permanent: £85,000 + package
A leading UK contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to take the lead on a high-profile residential retirement village development in Bristol.
This is a key role for a driven individual with a proven track record of turning around underperforming projects, driving programme recovery, and leading site teams to deliver high-quality schemes on time and within budget.
The Role

• Lead the delivery of a large-scale retirement living scheme from construction through to completion
• Take ownership of programme, cost, quality, and safety performance
• Identify project risks and implement recovery strategies where required
• Drive productivity and performance across site teams and subcontractors
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health & safety and regulatory standards
• Provide clear leadership, direction, and accountability across the project team

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager within the construction industry
• Strong background delivering residential or retirement living projects
• Demonstrable experience in project turnaround and performance improvement
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong commercial awareness and programme management capability
• Relevant industry qualifications (e.g. degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent)
• SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold), and First Aid (preferred)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive day rate: £350 – £500 per day
• Or permanent salary: £85,000 + comprehensive package
• Opportunity to work with a leading UK contractor on a flagship development
• Autonomy to make a real impact on project performance and delivery
• Strong pipeline of future work and career progression opportunities

Apply Now To find out more or to apply, please contact:
David Lane
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If you are a results-driven Senior Project Manager who thrives in challenging environments and has a passion for delivering high-quality residential schemes, we’d love to hear from you.