Job Description
Location: Bristol
Sector: Later Living / Residential (Build & Cut and Carve)
Reporting to: Construction Director
About the Company
We are a well-established Tier 2 Main Contractor delivering high-quality residential and mixed-use developments across the South West and Midlands. Our portfolio includes later living schemes, regeneration projects, and complex refurbishment works.
We are currently delivering a later living development in Bristol involving both new build elements and a significant cut and carve refurbishment of an existing structure.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of a later living development incorporating new build and complex structural alterations (cut and carve).
The successful candidate will take full responsibility for programme, quality, health & safety, budget control, and stakeholder management, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
This is a technically challenging project requiring strong structural coordination, sequencing expertise, and experience managing occupied-adjacent or sensitive residential environments.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
Take full ownership of the project from pre-construction through to handover.
Manage build and cut and carve operations, including structural alterations and temporary works.
Develop, monitor and manage the construction programme.
Ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications, and employer's requirements.
Commercial & Financial Control
Work closely with the Commercial Team to manage project budgets.
Monitor cost reporting, variations, risk allowances, and procurement schedules.
Ensure value engineering opportunities are identified without compromising quality.
Health & Safety
Ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations and company H&S standards.
Lead site safety culture and chair regular safety meetings.
Oversee temporary works coordination and structural safety during cut and carve phases.
Stakeholder Management
Liaise with client representatives, consultants, subcontractors, and local stakeholders.
Manage relationships with neighbours and community stakeholders where required.
Provide regular progress updates and reports to senior management.
Quality & Compliance
Maintain high-quality standards across all trades.
Oversee inspections, snagging, commissioning, and handover processes.
Ensure building regulations and warranty provider requirements are met.
Key Requirements
Essential:
Proven experience as a Project Manager with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Main Contractor.
Strong background in residential projects, ideally later living or care schemes.
Demonstrable experience delivering cut and carve / structural refurbishment projects.
Excellent understanding of construction sequencing and temporary works.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets.
SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold), First Aid.
Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
Experience working on later living or extra care developments.
Knowledge of JCT Design & Build contracts.
Degree or equivalent qualification in Construction Management or related discipline.
Experience delivering projects within city centre environments such as Bristol.
Personal Attributes
Strong decision-maker with confident leadership presence.
Proactive problem solver.
Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
Able to manage pressure and complex logistics.
Collaborative approach to client and subcontractor relationships.
What We Offer
Competitive salary (DOE)
Car allowance or company vehicle
Pension scheme
Private healthcare
Bonus scheme
Career progression within a growing Tier 2 contractor
Opportunity to deliver a landmark later living development in Bristol
