Project Manager Construction

Project Manager – Super-Prime Residential

Location:  Surrey

Sector: Super-prime residential construction

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The opportunity

Our client is seeking an exceptionally strong Project Manager to take control of a complex super-prime residential project in Surrey

This role requires more than general site management experience. The successful candidate must be highly capable in procurement, programming and team leadership, with the authority and discipline to drive the project forward, challenge delays and hold everyone accountable for delivery.

You will be responsible for controlling the project from both an operational and commercial perspective—ensuring the right packages are procured at the right time, the programme is accurate and actively managed, and the site team and subcontractors deliver to the required standards.

This is a role for a decisive, hands-on Project Manager who is comfortable making difficult decisions and maintaining control in a demanding, high-specification environment.

Key responsibilities

Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of the project

Develop, maintain and drive the construction programme

Identify critical activities, programme risks and potential delays

Produce detailed short-term and long-term look-ahead programmes

Take ownership of the procurement schedule

Ensure subcontractor and material packages are procured in line with programme requirements

Manage and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and the internal project team

Set clear expectations, monitor performance and address underperformance quickly

Chair progress, coordination and subcontractor meetings

Work closely with the commercial team to manage procurement, variations, costs and risk

Coordinate with architects, designers, consultants and specialist contractors

Manage the delivery of complex, high-quality finishes and bespoke details

Ensure drawings, specifications and design information are issued in time to meet the programme

Maintain exceptional standards of quality, presentation and workmanship

Build professional relationships with private clients, representatives and consultants

Provide clear and accurate progress reports to senior management

Ensure all health, safety and statutory requirements are maintained

Drive the project through to completion, commissioning and handover

Essential experience

• Proven experience managing high-end or super-prime residential construction projects

• Exceptional knowledge of project programming and programme control

• Strong procurement experience, including subcontract packages, specialist trades and long-lead materials

• Experience managing and controlling large, multicultural site teams and specialist subcontractors

• The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and complex design information

• Strong understanding of high-quality finishes and the standards expected in super-prime construction

• Experience coordinating architects, consultants, designers and specialist suppliers

• Confident dealing with demanding private clients and their professional representatives

• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills

• Strong commercial awareness

• A firm, decisive and highly organised management style

The person

You will be a visible and authoritative presence on site.

You will not wait for problems to resolve themselves. You will anticipate risks, challenge missed commitments and ensure every member of the team understands what must be delivered, by when and to what standard.

The right person will be:

• Direct, decisive and solutions-focused

• Exceptionally strong on programme and procurement

• Calm under pressure

• Comfortable having difficult conversations

• Highly organised and detail-driven

• Respected by site teams and subcontractors

• Able to maintain control without creating unnecessary conflict

• Committed to delivering exceptional quality

What’s on offer

• The opportunity to lead a prestigious super-prime residential project

• A high level of responsibility and autonomy

• Competitive salary and package

• Long-term opportunities within a specialist high-end construction business

If you are an experienced Project Manager who can take complete ownership of procurement, programming and team performance, please apply or contact Lezanne Oram at HLP Consulting for a confidential conversation.