Construction Project Manager

Project Manager - Construction & Development

Our client is a well-established property and construction consultancy delivering high-quality residential and mixed-use schemes across London and the Southeast. They are now looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple developments from early planning stages through to handover.

This is a client-side role, suited to someone comfortable managing several live projects concurrently and taking ownership of programme, coordination, and delivery. Typical project values range from £1m to £6m, covering conversions, new builds, fit-outs, and external works.

You will work closely with an in-house cost management team who lead on cost planning and commercial control, allowing you to focus on programme management, design coordination, governance, and overall project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver client-side project management across multiple construction projects from pre-planning through to completion
• Act as the main point of contact for clients and the wider consultant team
• Lead and coordinate design teams to ensure timely, compliant, and coordinated design development
• Chair project meetings, manage reporting, and present recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Manage project programmes, milestones, risks, and delivery strategies
• Support planning applications and the discharge of planning and regulatory conditions
• Lead the procurement of consultants and contractors, working alongside the in-house cost management team on commercial inputs
• Administer building contracts in accordance with JCT requirements, including instructions, extensions of time, and progress reporting
• Work collaboratively with the cost management team on budgets, forecasts, variations, and overall cost control
• Oversee site progress and quality, ensuring delivery aligns with design intent, programme, and statutory obligations

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience delivering multiple construction projects from inception to handover
• Background in a client-side or consultancy environment preferred
• Strong understanding of the full development lifecycle, including design, planning, procurement, and construction
• Sound working knowledge of JCT contracts and contract administration
• Good understanding of construction health & safety, CDM regulations, and Building Regulations
• Relevant professional qualification or membership preferred (MRICS, MCIOB, or equivalent)
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with clarity and control
• Clear, confident communicator able to lead consultants, contractors, and internal teams
• Detail-focused, commercially aware, and delivery-driven
• Full UK driving licence

Hours, Salary & Benefits

• Working hours:

• o Monday to Thursday: 9:00am – 6:00pm (45-minute lunch break)
• o Friday;
  • November – February: 9:00am – 2:00pm
  • March – October: 9:00am – 3:00pm

• Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 plus bonus
• Annual leave: 28 days including bank holidays

Office closed on Jewish holidays (these do not reduce annual leave entitlement)