Senior Project/Construction Manager - Guernsey

Senior Project Manager / Construction Manager
Residential Development Project – Guernsey, Channel Islands
Fixed-Term Project Appointment | Relocation or Rotational Working Considered
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager / Construction Manager to lead the delivery of a significant residential development in Guernsey.
This role would suit a hands-on construction professional with a proven track record delivering medium-sized residential schemes and experience managing demolition, reinforced concrete structures and multi-trade site operations.
The successful candidate will take ownership of the project from demolition through to completion, working closely with the client and site delivery team.
The Project
* Demolition of an existing public house (soft strip already completed)
* Construction of a new 31-apartment residential development
* Project value approximately £5.5 million
* Full planning permission secured
* Project expected to commence following completion of pre-construction activities
* Opportunity to remain engaged across subsequent projects as the development pipeline progresses
The Role
You will be responsible for:
* Managing the demolition and construction phases of the development
* Leading site operations and programme delivery
* Managing a site team of up to 40 tradespeople and specialist subcontractors
* Coordinating consultants, subcontractors and suppliers
* Monitoring quality, health & safety and project performance
* Managing project costs, procurement and programme risks
* Making sound commercial and technical decisions as the project evolves
* Providing regular progress reporting to project stakeholders
Candidate Requirements
We are seeking an experienced construction professional with:
* Proven experience delivering residential developments
* Strong demolition and enabling works experience
* Experience managing reinforced concrete frame construction
* Ability to lead and motivate multi-disciplinary site teams
* Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving capability
* Excellent organisational and communication skills
* Experience managing projects of similar value and complexity
Qualifications such as MCIOB, SMSTS and relevant construction management credentials would be advantageous.
Working Arrangements
We are open to discussing the most suitable arrangement for the right candidate:
Option 1 – Relocation to Guernsey
* Suitable for individuals or families
* Accommodation assistance may be available
Option 2 – Rotational Working Pattern
* Typical rotation of approximately 3 weeks on site followed by 3–4 days in the UK
* Previous project managers have successfully operated under similar arrangements
Package
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* Accommodation support may be available
* Vehicle provision may be available while working on the island
* Contract duration aligned with project delivery
* Potential opportunity to continue onto future developments
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed