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Project Manager

  • Sturminster Newton, Dorset
  • Permanent
  • Oct 13, 2026

Project Manager
Up to £100,000 + Car (Hybrid) / Car Allowance + Hybrid Working + Training Support + Long-Term Progression into Manager Director
North Dorset (Commutable from: Blandford Forum, Sherborne, Shaftesbury, Yeovil, Dorchester, Poole, Bournemouth, Salisbury)

Are you a Project Manager or Commercial Manager for a role where you will take real ownership of high-end residential projects from concept through to completion, with genuine long-term progression to Managing Director in a growing specialist business?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established residential contractor working directly with private clients on premium extensions and new build projects, typically up to £3-4m. You will be trusted to run projects end-to-end, with the flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week when needed.

The company have a long track record in the construction sector and are known for delivering a high-quality service to discerning clients. Due to continued growth and an increasing pipeline of enquiries, they are now looking to add an experienced Project Manager to support the next stage of expansion and larger project delivery.

In this role you will attend early-stage meetings with architects, develop budgets and pricing, support the planning journey, and then manage the full build programme through to handover. You will be the key point of contact for clients and stakeholders, with regular travel across Dorset, Somerset and Devon (typically once per week).

This role would suit a Project Manager or Commercial Manager with strong commercial acumen and management experience from a construction background looking for a position offering autonomy, responsibility, hybrid flexibility and long-term progression within a growing group.

The Role:

  • Managing high-end residential extensions and new build projects from initial meetings through to completion
  • Budgeting, pricing and commercial oversight across multiple projects
  • Client-facing role, liaising with architects and private clients throughout the full project lifecycle
  • Hybrid working available (1-2 days from home as required) with site travel across Dorset / Somerset / Devon


The Person:

  • Project Manager, Commercial Manager or Preconstruction Manager background within construction (residential experience beneficial)
  • Strong technical knowledge of how buildings are constructed, with the ability to cost / price / manage budgets
  • Confident communicator, comfortable meeting clients and leading projects end-to-end


Reference Number: BBBH280894

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Reece Johnson at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Reference Number: BBBH280894_1791885152
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Sturminster Newton, Dorset

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£60,000 - £100,000 per annum + Training + Bonus + Progression

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Permanent

Job Type

Construction

Discipline

BBBH280894_1791885152

Reference Number

13 Oct 2026

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Reece Johnson

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