Project Manager – £50m Luxury Retirement Village

Epsom, Surrey | £95,000–£110,000 + Comprehensive Package

• Reporting directly to Construction Director

A Tier Two Contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to take the lead on a landmark £50m Later Living scheme in Surrey.

This is a rare opportunity to deliver a prestigious, design-led development that combines heritage restoration with high-quality new build construction all backed by a financially secure, privately funded client team.

The Project

The transformation of a historic 23-acre estate in Surrey, into a luxury retirement village for the over-55s. The scheme comprises:

• Conversion of the Grade II-listed mansion into 18 senior living apartments
• Construction of 93 new luxury apartments plus 13 cottages
• High-end health & wellness facilities
• Extensive landscaping and estate infrastructure works
• Total value: £49–£50m
• Programme completion: September 2027

The Role

• Lead a site team of circa 15 staff
• Take full ownership of programme, quality, HSEQ and commercial performance
• Manage subcontractors across restoration, new build, and infrastructure packages
• Maintain and enhance programme advantage (currently ahead of schedule)
• Drive standards expected on a premium residential scheme
• Report directly to the Construction Director

About the Contractor (Tier One Main Contractor)

This contractor is known for:

• Delivering complex, high-value residential and mixed-use schemes
• Strong financial backing and private funding models
• Irish heritage with a growing and established UK presence
• A reputation for quality, programme certainty and repeat business
• Collaborative, hands-on leadership culture
• Clear route to Contracts Manager and beyond

What They’re Looking For

• Proven experience delivering £30m–£60m residential or mixed-use schemes
• Strong team leadership capability (managing 10–20 direct staff)
• Experience with heritage or complex phased builds advantageous
• Commercial awareness and programme ownership
• Professional, client-facing approach

Package

• £90,000 – £110,000 base salary
• Car allowance / company car
• Bonus
• Pension
• Full benefits package
• Long-term pipeline of secured UK projects

If you are a driven Project Manager looking to step into a high-profile scheme with genuine long-term prospects, this is an outstanding opportunity.