Senior Project Manager

  • Joshua Robert Recruitment
  • Bristol, Gloucestershire
  • Mar 19, 2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

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.