Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Project Manager

Location: Bristol

Sector: Later Living / Residential (Build & Cut and Carve)

Reporting to: Construction Director

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.

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain high-quality standards across all trades.
• Oversee inspections, snagging, commissioning, and handover processes.
• Ensure building regulations and warranty provider requirements are met.

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.

• 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.

• 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