Construction Project Lead

Berkeley Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development firm is seeking a Construction Project Lead to manage all aspects of project delivery in London. You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring the highest quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in leading large projects and possess key qualifications in health & safety. The role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Access to an online discount platform

Volunteer day

Private pension plan

Group life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplined teams from project inception to completion.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and implementation.
• Thorough understanding of Quality Control Process and Quality Assurance.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage all elements of production and successfully deliver the project.
• Oversee the submission of Gateway 2 and 3 applications.
• Provide clear, insightful project updates to the Board.

Skills

SMSTS and CSCS qualified

Lead large scale projects

Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation

Knowledge of Design process

Understanding of Quality Control Process

Chartered member of appropriate body

Job description

Construction Project Lead

Department: Build

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Hounslow, London

Overview

Berkeley Group builds homes and neighbourhoods across London, Birmingham and the South of England. We specialise in brownfield regeneration, reviving underused land to create unique, sustainable and nature-rich places where communities thrive and people of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy a great quality of life. Berkeley St Edward London is a key part of the Berkeley Group, and we deliver projects under both the Berkeley and St Edward brands. St Edward is a Joint Venture with M&G Investments. Our central London projects include 9 Millbank, West End Gate and Trillium in Marylebone, Oval Village, and Parkside at Chelsea Bridge. The Outer London projects include Eden Grove in Staines and The Exchange Watford, Syon Lane in Osterley and North Street in Guildford.

Key Responsibilities

The Project Lead will directly manage the build, commercial and technical leads and the successful delivery of the project. The role is part of the Berkeley St Edward Syon Lane Master Plan Project. The Project Lead is responsible for all elements of production (build, commercial, technical, quality, health & safety) and successfully delivering the project from start to finish. You will oversee the submission of Gateway 2 and 3 applications, drive the creation of comprehensive delivery plans across all disciplines, and ensure projects are executed to the highest quality, safety, and sustainability standards. All our People Managers take pride in developing, empowering and supporting their team members in their professional journey and creating a positive, trusted team environment.

• Leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver against programme, budget, and quality objectives.
• Monitoring and developing the Master Development Programme, integrating planning, production, and sales.
• Providing clear, insightful project updates to the Board, highlighting progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with contractors, statutory authorities, and key stakeholders.
• Ensuring effective financial control, value engineering, and proactive issue resolution.
• Championing Health & Safety, Sustainability, and community engagement initiatives.
• Delivering an exceptional customer experience on project completion.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• SMSTS and CSCS qualified.
• Leading large scale projects for a leading property developer with proven ability to lead multi-disciplined teams from project inception to completion, including commercial, technical and build
• Up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and implementation
• Knowledge of Design process and technical standards/legislation
• Thorough understanding of Quality Control Process and Quality Assurance.
• Chartered member of appropriate body.

This role would suit an experienced Senior Project Manager / Lead or a Senior Construction Manager with knowledge of technical and commercial, looking to progress their career.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance.
• Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform.
• Berkeley Foundation volunteer day.
• Private pension plan.
• Group life assurance.

The standard default full-time working hours in the office are 8am-5pm with core working hours 9am-4pm. Internal applicants: If you’re an internal applicant, please ensure you’ve informed your line manager of your intention to apply for this position.