Development / Project Manager

Blayze Group; Essex; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist in building safety seeks a Development/Project Manager in Essex. This role involves overseeing project contracts and managing stakeholders effectively. The ideal candidate possesses strong people skills, experience with housing associations, and legal understanding, making a significant impact in a crucial sector. A competitive salary of £50,000 to £70,000 plus additional benefits is offered.

Benefits

Travel allowance

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus

Private health care

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage clients and public-sector stakeholders.
• Experience in housing associations or local authorities.
• Employer's Agent (EA) background would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the process of getting projects into contract.
• Draft and support new contracts.
• Liaise with responsible entities for approvals.

Skills

Strong people skills

Contract and/or legal understanding

Ability to navigate complex processes

Collaborative communication

Job description

Development / Project Manager - Building Safety & Remediation

Location: Essex

Salary: 50,000 to 70,000 + package

A leading specialist in building safety and remediation is seeking a Development/Project Manager to help deliver complex works across a residential portfolio. This role is more aligned to a Project Manager than a traditional Development Manager and requires someone confident navigating contracts, stakeholders, and legal processes.

The Role

You'll be instrumental in taking projects from pre-contract through to agreement, ensuring all works are approved by the relevant responsible entities. The properties are not owned by the organisation, but there is a legal obligation to carry out the works, so clear communication, coordination, and stakeholder management are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the process of getting projects into contract
• Draft and support creation of new contracts
• Liaise with responsible entities to gain approvals for remedial works
• Work closely with internal teams - technical, commercial, and build
• Lead project coordination and monitor progress
• Manage significant legal and contractual elements
• Engage with clients, housing associations and local authorities
• Interface regularly with external stakeholders and partners

What We're Looking For

• Strong people skills with proven ability to manage clients and public-sector stakeholders
• Confident working independently and thinking proactively
• Experience in housing associations, local authorities, or main contracting
• Contract and/or legal understanding is highly desirable
• Employer's Agent (EA) background would be a strong advantage
• Ability to navigate complex approval and compliance processes
• A collaborative communicator who can build relationships across teams

Additional Information

There will be a learning curve of around three months to fully absorb the scope and processes, so someone adaptable and quick to pick things up will thrive here.

If you're a capable Project Manager with a commercial or legal mindset and can lead with confidence across multiple stakeholders, this is an excellent opportunity to make an impact in an important sector.

On offer

• Basic salary from 50k - 70k DOE
• Travel allowance to c 6k
• Pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• Private health care
• Generous holiday allowance