Construction Project Manager

R&R Housing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing development company based in London is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of new build social housing projects. The successful candidate will manage projects valued between £20m and £50m through all RIBA stages. Responsibilities include managing project teams, overseeing budgets, and ensuring quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in residential development and a relevant Project Management qualification.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience managing residential development and construction contracts through all RIBA stages.
• Strong background in housing development or a related field, ideally within a local authority or public sector environment.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and high-value budgets.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the delivery of up to three new-build housing projects.
• Manage projects from inception to completion across all RIBA stages.
• Oversee significant project budgets, including preparation of financial appraisals.

Skills

Project management

Residential development

Construction contracts

Budget management

Education

Project Management qualification

Relevant professional qualification in housing, construction, or development

Job description

Our North London based client is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a proven background in delivering new build social housing projects. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of high-value residential developments, managing schemes valued between £20m and £50m through all RIBA stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the delivery of up to three new-build housing projects (subject to size and complexity), either through direct delivery or in partnership with development partners.
• Manage projects from inception to completion across all RIBA stages, ensuring delivery to agreed budget, programme and quality standards, and achieving key project milestones.
• Oversee significant project budgets, including the preparation of complex financial appraisals and the submission of bids for external funding relating to residential development and regeneration schemes.
• Lead and coordinate multi disciplinary project teams of up to 25 professionals per project, including architects, specialist consultants, Employer’s Agents and internal delivery teams.
• Issue instructions as required and drive performance to support the council’s ambitious targets for the delivery of new affordable homes.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable experience managing residential development and construction contracts through all RIBA stages.
• Strong background in housing development or a related field, ideally within a local authority or public sector environment.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and high-value budgets.

Qualifications

• A Project Management qualification or other relevant professional qualification in housing, construction, or development.
• Substantial, demonstrable experience working within housing development or regeneration.