Project Manager - High-End Residential (Permanent)

We are working with a highly regarded, boutique main contractor specialising in the delivery of high-end residential new builds and heritage restorations across the Home Counties and West London.
The business has built an exceptional reputation for delivering bespoke, one-off homes and listed building refurbishments for private clients and estates. Their projects are design-led, detail-focused, and often involve close collaboration with leading architects and consultants.
Due to a strong pipeline of secured work, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of high-value residential schemes across Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and surrounding areas.
Projects typically range from £3m – £20m+, including new build country homes, complex refurbishments, and Grade I & II listed properties.
Candidates must have experience delivering high-end residential projects for private clients to be considered.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Take full ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion
* Manage all on-site activities, ensuring delivery in line with programme, budget, and quality expectations
* Act as the primary point of contact for private clients, consultants, and design teams
* Lead and coordinate subcontractors, ensuring high standards of workmanship throughout
* Review and drive the construction programme, producing short and medium-term programmes
* Chair site meetings and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders
* Maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, and the wider project team
* Ensure all works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications, and conservation requirements where applicable
* Oversee quality assurance processes and ensure exceptional finishing standards
* Manage site logistics on constrained or sensitive sites, often within occupied or heritage environments
* Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations and company procedures
Tickets / Qualifications
* Degree qualified in Construction Management or similar (preferred)
* SMSTS (essential)
* CSCS Card (Black preferred)
* First Aid at Work
* Strong knowledge of construction processes, sequencing, and high-end finishes
* Excellent communication and client-facing skills
* Strong organisational and leadership ability
Experience Required
* Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Site Manager delivering high-end residential projects
* MUST have worked on one-off homes, luxury residential builds, or private client projects
* Experience delivering projects from groundworks through to completion
* Strong background in refurbishment, restoration, or listed buildings highly desirable
* Experience working for a main contractor or high-end residential specialist
* Track record of managing quality, programme, and subcontractors on bespoke builds
* Comfortable working in client-facing environments with high expectations and attention to detail
* Experience working alongside architects and design teams on design-led projects
If you are interested or know someone who could be a good fit, get in touch or send your CV across for a confidential conversation